County FMR · HUD FY2026

Nez Perce County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Nez Perce County, ID - 3% below the US average.

Compiled by PlainRent Editorial, Fair Market Rent Editorial Team · May 15, 2026

$931
1-bedroom FMR: $1,220
2-bedroom FMR: +1.1%
YoY change: -3%
vs US avg

The verdict

Nez Perce is the 14th most expensive of 44 counties in Idaho by 2-bedroom FMR.

#14
most expensive of 44 in Idaho (2BR): -2%
vs the state average: $37,240
income to afford it (30% rule): +1.1%
YoY, FY2025→2026

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (10.4%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (39.3%); nearby Idaho counties range as much as 54% apart in 1-bedroom FMR, so the county line itself can matter for renters comparing options.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Nez Perce County, ID. Verify with HUD →

The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Nez Perce County, Idaho is $931 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,220/mo and a studio is $925/mo. This is 3% lower than the national average of $959 and 2% below the Idaho average of $950.

Rent increased1.1% from FY 2025 ($921), roughly tracking inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $37,240/year based on the 30% affordability rule.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Idaho. Population: 42,200. Population grew 5.8% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's slower than Idaho's statewide growth of +12.2% over the same period.

What these rents mean for Nez Perce County

The Nez Perce County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Idaho's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.

Compared to the rest of the country, a 1-bedroom here is 3% below the US average of $959 and 2% lower than the Idaho state average of $950. Year-over-year, the 1-bedroom FMR moved from$921 in FY 2025 to $931 in FY 2026 - a change of +1.1%, which tracks roughly with broader price trends.

At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $931, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $37,240 per year (about $3,103/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,220 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 42,200 and a county median household income of $71,466, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio

State avg: $898 · US avg: $893

$925/mo

↑ 1.1% YoY +3% vs state +4% vs US

1 Bedroom

State avg: $950 · US avg: $959

$931/mo

↑ 1.1% YoY -2% vs state -3% vs US

2 Bedroom

State avg: $1,173 · US avg: $1,175

$1,220/mo

↑ 1.0% YoY +4% vs state +4% vs US

3 Bedroom

State avg: $1,619 · US avg: $1,525

$1,697/mo

↑ 0.2% YoY +5% vs state +11% vs US

4 Bedroom

State avg: $1,949 · US avg: $1,756

$2,037/mo

↑ 0.4% YoY +5% vs state +16% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms	FY 2025	FY 2026	Change	vs State	vs US
Studio	$915	$925	+$10 (+1.1%)	+3%	+4%
1 Bedroom	$921	$931	+$10 (+1.1%)	-2%	-3%
2 Bedroom	$1,208	$1,220	+$12 (+1.0%)	+4%	+4%
3 Bedroom	$1,693	$1,697	+$4 (+0.2%)	+5%	+11%
4 Bedroom	$2,029	$2,037	+$8 (+0.4%)	+5%	+16%

Affordability Snapshot

Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:

Required annual income for 1 BR

$37,240

$3,103/month gross

Required annual income for 2 BR

$48,800

$4,067/month gross

Rent Burden Analysis

How much of household income goes to rent in Nez Perce County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.

Studio

15.5%

Affordable

Need $37,000/yr for 30% rule

1 Bedroom

15.6%

Affordable

Need $37,240/yr for 30% rule

2 Bedroom

20.5%

Affordable

Need $48,800/yr for 30% rule

3 Bedroom

28.5%

Affordable

Need $67,880/yr for 30% rule

4 Bedroom

34.2%

Burdened

Need $81,480/yr for 30% rule

How we calculate this

Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.

Nez Perce County 2-bedroom rent burden

County median income: $71,466 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Idaho rent burden →

Where Nez Perce sits among every US county

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties

$1,220 Top 30% higher than 70% of 3,145 counties

Each bar is a $0.2K-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026

Ada

$1,381
Canyon

$1,381
Kootenai

$1,302
Bonneville

$1,095
Twin Falls

$979
Nez Perce

$931
Bannock

$894

What this shows Nez Perce is highlighted. Nearby Idaho counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Ada County ($1,381), Canyon County ($1,381), Kootenai County ($1,302), Bonneville County ($1,095), Twin Falls County ($979), Nez Perce County (this county) ($931), Bannock County ($894).

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

How a 1-bedroom at $931/mo compares to Idaho salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).

Occupation	ID Salary	Rent Burden	Verdict
Software Developers	$107,900	10.4%	Affordable
Registered Nurses	$86,100	13%	Affordable
General & Operations Managers	$76,480	14.6%	Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$66,150	16.9%	Affordable
Accountants & Auditors	$64,840	17.2%	Affordable
Electricians	$60,670	18.4%	Affordable
Elementary School Teachers	$59,620	18.7%	Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants	$54,020	20.7%	Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$53,260	21%	Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians	$45,210	24.7%	Affordable
Customer Service Representatives	$39,420	28.3%	Affordable
Janitors & Cleaners	$35,360	31.6%	Stretched
Retail Salespersons	$33,400	33.4%	Stretched
Teaching Assistants	$29,840	37.4%	Stretched
Fast Food & Counter Workers	$28,450	39.3%	Stretched

Salaries: BLS OES (Idaho) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

7-year Fair Market Rent history for Nez Perce County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Nez Perce (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 41.3% overall, from $659 to $931. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 9.7% (FY 2024).

Nez Perce County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026

Year	Studio	1 BR	2 BR	3 BR	4 BR
FY 2026 ↑1.1%	$925	$931	$1,220	$1,697	$2,037
FY 2025 ↑7.1%	$915	$921	$1,208	$1,693	$2,029
FY 2024 ↑9.7%	$790	$860	$1,109	$1,563	$1,882
FY 2023 ↑9.3%	$674	$784	$1,008	$1,433	$1,717
FY 2022 ↑6.7%	$615	$717	$925	$1,314	$1,583
FY 2021 ↑2.0%	$584	$672	$885	$1,223	$1,468
FY 2020	$566	$659	$868	$1,174	$1,443

Total change (6yr): +41.3%

Annualized: +5.9%/yr

1 BR: $659 → $931

Part of the Lewiston, ID-WA Metro Area

Nez Perce County is a central county of the Lewiston, ID-WA metropolitan statistical area, alongside 1 other metro-area county.

Nez Perce County ranks #2 of 2 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Asotin County ($931), Nez Perce County (this county) ($931).

Asotin County

1 BR: $931/mo

Nez Perce County (this county)

1 BR: $931/mo

Nearby Counties in Idaho

Largest counties by population in Idaho

Ada County

1 BR: $1,381/mo Pop: 497,494

Canyon County

1 BR: $1,381/mo Pop: 235,006

Kootenai County

1 BR: $1,302/mo Pop: 173,396

Bonneville County

1 BR: $1,095/mo Pop: 124,490

Twin Falls County

1 BR: $979/mo Pop: 90,592

Bannock County

1 BR: $894/mo Pop: 87,434

Madison County

1 BR: $1,008/mo Pop: 52,487

Bingham County

1 BR: $742/mo Pop: 48,253

View all counties in Idaho →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Nez Perce County? ▼

The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Nez Perce County is $931 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,220 and a studio is $925.

How does Nez Perce County rent compare to the national average? ▼

Rent in Nez Perce County is 3% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $931 compared to $959 nationally.

What income do I need to afford rent in Nez Perce County? ▼

Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $37,240 ($3,103/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Nez Perce County.

Is rent going up or down in Nez Perce County? ▼

The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Nez Perce County increased by 1.1% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $921 to $931.

Which jobs can afford rent in Nez Perce County? ▼

Based on Idaho BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, Registered Nurses, General and Operations Managers can afford a 1-bedroom at $931/mo. 11 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.

How much has rent changed in Nez Perce County over time? ▼

The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Nez Perce County went from $659 in FY 2020 to $931 in FY 2026, a total change of +41.3% over 6 years.

How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Nez Perce County? ▼

In Nez Perce County, the FY 2026 FMR of $931/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.

What does Fair Market Rent mean for Nez Perce County? ▼

For Nez Perce County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($931/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

What this means for renters

Treat Nez Perce's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.

Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $931 implies about $37,240/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings

Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Nez Perce can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

All federal data sources used on this page

HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

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