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.

$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; nationally it ranks #944 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.

#944
most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
#14
most expensive of 44 in Idaho (2BR)
-2%
vs the state average
$37,240
income to afford it (30% rule)

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. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $37,240/year for a 1-bedroom.

Observed renter burden: 43.7% of the 4,799 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.

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.

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Area NEZ·PERCE·COUNTY·ID·ID

Nez Perce County, ID: $931/mo 1BR · #944 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026

  • FMR-AREA ID
  • 1BR-FMR $931
  • 2BR-FMR $1,220
  • RANK-MID #944
  • YOY-FLAT +1.1%
  • VSUS-NEAR -3%
  • VS-ST-NEAR -2% ID
  • INC-ROOM 16%
  • POP-SMALL 42K
  • PHOTO-NEAR Ada County
  • VOUCH-90-110 $838–$1,024
  • FY-2026 FY2026

Photo-finish peer: Ada ($450 1BR gap)

Read with: How Fair Market Rent works

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
Studio $915
$925
+$10 (+1.1%)
1 Bedroom $921
$931
+$10 (+1.1%)
2 Bedroom $1,208
$1,220
+$12 (+1.0%)
3 Bedroom $1,693
$1,697
+$4 (+0.2%)
4 Bedroom $2,029
$2,037
+$8 (+0.4%)

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.

0%100%National avg22%20.5%
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

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). Below this entry. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). This entry sits in this band. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). Above this entry. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Above this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,200: 29 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 40 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 13 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 9 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 15 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

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

How Nez Perce compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Idaho counties

1BR FMR / mo

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).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2026

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).

$600$700$800$900$1,000 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $931
Nez Perce County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑1.1% $925 $931 $1,220
FY 2025 ↑7.1% $915 $921 $1,208
FY 2024 ↑9.7% $790 $860 $1,109
FY 2023 ↑9.3% $674 $784 $1,008
FY 2022 ↑6.7% $615 $717 $925
FY 2021 ↑2.0% $584 $672 $885
FY 2020 $566 $659 $868
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

Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden

Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Nez Perce County, both outside Idaho so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.

Similar 2-bedroom FMR

Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside ID (FY2026).

Nye County
NV · 2 BR $1,220/mo
Asotin County
WA · 2 BR $1,220/mo
Chowan County
NC · 2 BR $1,220/mo
St. Louis County
MO · 2 BR $1,218/mo

Similar rent burden

Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside ID).

Lamb County
TX · 20.5% of income · 2 BR $973/mo
Essex County
VT · 20.5% of income · 2 BR $1,007/mo
Grand Traverse County
MI · 20.5% of income · 2 BR $1,357/mo
Arenac County
MI · 20.5% of income · 2 BR $973/mo

Nearby Counties in Idaho

Largest counties by population in Idaho

Showing the 8 largest of 43 other counties 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.
Where does Nez Perce County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent? ▼
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Nez Perce County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,220 ranks #944 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
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).

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

Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.