County FMR · HUD FY2026

Twin Falls County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Twin Falls County, ID - 2% above the US average.

$979
1-bedroom FMR
$1,284
2-bedroom FMR
+0.0%
YoY change
+2%
vs US avg

The verdict

Twin Falls is the 11th most expensive of 44 counties in Idaho by 2-bedroom FMR.

#11
most expensive of 44 in Idaho (2BR)
+3%
vs the state average
$39,160
income to afford it (30% rule)
+0.0%
YoY, FY2025→2026

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (10.9%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (41.3%); 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 Twin Falls County, ID. Verify with HUD →

HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Twin Falls County, Idaho at $979 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,284/mo and a studio is $885/mo. This is 2% higher than the national average of $959 and 3% above the Idaho average of $950.

Rent increased0.0% from FY 2025 ($979), roughly tracking inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $39,160/year based on the 30% affordability rule.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Idaho. Population: 90,592. Population grew 10.1% 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 Twin Falls County

The Twin Falls 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.

Twin Falls County's 1-bedroom rent runs 2% above the US average of $959 and 3% higher than the Idaho state average of $950. Over the past year, 1-bedroom rent here shifted from$979 in FY 2025 to $979 in FY 2026 - a change of +0.0%, which tracks roughly with broader price trends.

At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $979, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $39,160 per year (about $3,263/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,284 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 90,592 and a county median household income of $65,338, 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
$885/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY -1% vs state -1% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $950 · US avg: $959
$979/mo
↑ 0.0% YoY +3% vs state +2% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,173 · US avg: $1,175
$1,284/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY +9% vs state +9% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,619 · US avg: $1,525
$1,786/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY +10% vs state +17% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $1,949 · US avg: $1,756
$2,154/mo
↓ 0.2% YoY +11% vs state +23% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $881
$885
+$4 (+0.5%)
1 Bedroom $979
$979
$0 (0.0%)
2 Bedroom $1,285
$1,284
$-1 (-0.1%)
3 Bedroom $1,801
$1,786
$-15 (-0.8%)
4 Bedroom $2,158
$2,154
$-4 (-0.2%)

Affordability Snapshot

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

Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,160
$3,263/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$51,360
$4,280/month gross

Rent Burden Analysis

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

Studio
16.3%
Affordable
Need $35,400/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
18%
Affordable
Need $39,160/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
23.6%
Affordable
Need $51,360/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
32.8%
Burdened
Need $71,440/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
39.6%
Burdened
Need $86,160/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.

Twin Falls County 2-bedroom rent burden

0%100%National avg22%23.6%
Twin Falls County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $65,338 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Idaho rent burden →

Where Twin Falls sits among every US county

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

$1,284 Top 25% higher than 75% 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

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

How Twin Falls compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Idaho counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Twin Falls 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), Madison County ($1,008), Twin Falls County (this county) ($979), 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 $979/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 10.9% Affordable
Registered Nurses $86,100 13.6% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $76,480 15.4% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,150 17.8% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $64,840 18.1% Affordable
Electricians $60,670 19.4% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $59,620 19.7% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $54,020 21.7% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,260 22.1% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $45,210 26% Affordable
Customer Service Representatives $39,420 29.8% Affordable
Janitors & Cleaners $35,360 33.2% Stretched
Retail Salespersons $33,400 35.2% Stretched
Teaching Assistants $29,840 39.4% Stretched
Fast Food & Counter Workers $28,450 41.3% Stretched
Salaries: BLS OES (Idaho) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

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

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Twin Falls (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 61.0% overall, from $608 to $979. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +21.5% in FY 2025, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.

$500$600$700$800$900$1,000 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $979
Twin Falls County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑0.0% $885 $979 $1,284
FY 2025 ↑21.5% $881 $979 $1,285
FY 2024 ↑5.8% $718 $806 $1,059
FY 2023 ↑11.7% $671 $762 $1,003
FY 2022 ↑5.2% $596 $682 $897
FY 2021 ↑6.6% $563 $648 $854
FY 2020 $522 $608 $801
Total change (6yr): +61.0%
Annualized: +8.3%/yr
1 BR: $608 → $979

Part of the Twin Falls, ID Metro Area

Twin Falls County is a central county of the Twin Falls, ID metropolitan statistical area, alongside 1 other metro-area county.

Twin Falls County ranks #2 of 2 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Jerome County ($986), Twin Falls County (this county) ($979).

Jerome County
1 BR: $986/mo
Twin Falls County (this county)
1 BR: $979/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
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
Bonner County
1 BR: $958/mo Pop: 47,976
View all counties in Idaho →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Twin Falls County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Twin Falls County is $979 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,284 and a studio is $885.
How does Twin Falls County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Twin Falls County is 2% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $979 compared to $959 nationally.
What income do I need to afford rent in Twin Falls County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $39,160 ($3,263/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Twin Falls County.
Is rent going up or down in Twin Falls County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Twin Falls County increased by 0.0% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $979 to $979.
Which jobs can afford rent in Twin Falls 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 $979/mo. 11 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Twin Falls County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Twin Falls County went from $608 in FY 2020 to $979 in FY 2026, a total change of +61.0% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Twin Falls County? ▼
In Twin Falls County, the FY 2026 FMR of $979/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 Twin Falls County? ▼
For Twin Falls County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($979/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

What this means for renters

Treat Twin Falls'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 $979 implies about $39,160/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 Twin Falls 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

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.