Pocatello, ID MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Pocatello, ID MSA metro area. Population: 87,434.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$809/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-9% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$894/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,173/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-0% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,631/mo
↑ 2.2% YoY
+7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,968/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
+12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $781 | $809 | +$28 (+3.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $868 | $894 | +$26 (+3.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,139 | $1,173 | +$34 (+3.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,596 | $1,631 | +$35 (+2.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,908 | $1,968 | +$60 (+3.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,760
$2,980/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,920
$3,910/month gross
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.