Payette County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Idaho. Population: 25,571.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$811/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
-9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$816/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
-15% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,071/mo
↑ 11.0% YoY
-9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,490/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
-2% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,797/mo
↑ 14.7% YoY
+2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $731 | $811 | +$80 (+10.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $736 | $816 | +$80 (+10.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $965 | $1,071 | +$106 (+11.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,352 | $1,490 | +$138 (+10.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,567 | $1,797 | +$230 (+14.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,640
$2,720/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,840
$3,570/month gross
Other Counties in Idaho
Ada County
1 BR: $1,381/mo
Kootenai County
1 BR: $1,302/mo
Shoshone County
1 BR: $860/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $888/mo
Nez Perce County
1 BR: $931/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $946/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.