Gooding County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Idaho. Population: 15,520.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$846/mo
↑ 16.9% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$851/mo
↑ 16.1% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,026/mo
↑ 9.3% YoY
-13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,427/mo
↑ 8.4% YoY
-6% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,721/mo
↑ 9.1% YoY
-2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $724 | $846 | +$122 (+16.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $733 | $851 | +$118 (+16.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $939 | $1,026 | +$87 (+9.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,316 | $1,427 | +$111 (+8.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,577 | $1,721 | +$144 (+9.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,040
$2,837/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$41,040
$3,420/month gross
Other Counties in Idaho
Twin Falls County
1 BR: $979/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $888/mo
Boise County
1 BR: $1,381/mo
Idaho County
1 BR: $799/mo
Caribou County
1 BR: $763/mo
Payette County
1 BR: $816/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.