Jefferson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Idaho. Population: 31,383.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,034/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
+16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,095/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
+14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,305/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
+11% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,815/mo
↓ 1.2% YoY
+19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,189/mo
↓ 0.6% YoY
+25% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,035 | $1,034 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,087 | $1,095 | +$8 (+0.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,311 | $1,305 | $-6 (-0.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,837 | $1,815 | $-22 (-1.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,202 | $2,189 | $-13 (-0.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$43,800
$3,650/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$52,200
$4,350/month gross
Other Counties in Idaho
Lemhi County
1 BR: $883/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $946/mo
Bonner County
1 BR: $958/mo
Butte County
1 BR: $1,094/mo
Madison County
1 BR: $1,008/mo
Oneida County
1 BR: $871/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.