State FMR profile · HUD FY2026

Fair Market Rents in Idaho

The average 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent across Idaho is $950/mo — 1% below the US average.

$950
Avg 1BR FMR
44
Counties
6
Metro areas

The verdict

Idaho's 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent averages $1,173 — 0% below the US average, the 26th lowest of 51 states.

#26
most affordable of 51 states (2BR)
-0%
vs the US 2-bedroom average
$46,920
income to afford it (30% rule)
86%
gap, cheapest→priciest county

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for 44 counties and 6 metro areas in ID. Verify with HUD →

What these rents mean for Idaho

Across Idaho's 44 counties and 6 metro areas, HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rents average $898 for a studio, $950 for a 1-bedroom, $1,173 for a 2-bedroom, $1,619 for a 3-bedroom, and $1,949 for a 4-bedroom. FMR is set at the county or metro FMR area level — not statewide — so the numbers above are the arithmetic average of every FMR area inside ID, weighted equally. Local housing authorities use each county's or metro's FMR (not the state average) to calibrate Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards, typically ranging from 90% to 110% of FMR.

Benchmarked against the rest of the country, Idaho's average 1-bedroom FMR of $950 is 1% below the US average of $959. Inside the state, rents are not uniform — the cheapest 1-bedroom FMR is in Bingham County at $742, while the most expensive is in Owyhee County at $1,381, a spread of roughly 86% between the lowest- and highest-cost counties. That intra-state dispersion is why urban voucher recipients, families relocating for jobs, and landlords setting Section 8 rents all need to check the specific FMR area rather than rely on a statewide figure.

For affordability, the 30% rule implies a household income of $38,000 per year (about $3,167/month) to afford Idaho's average 1-bedroom at $950. The ratio of FMR to local wages determines how many households are rent-burdened. Pair these rent figures with Idaho's rent burden rankings and year-over-year rent growth pages to see which counties are tightening fastest and which remain comparatively affordable.

Where Idaho sits among all 50 states + DC

Average 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. every US state

$1,173 Top 51% higher than 49% of 51 states

$900–$1,000: 11 states (22%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,100: 7 states (14%). Below this entry. $1,100–$1,200: 8 states (16%). This entry sits in this band. $1,200–$1,300: 2 states (4%). Above this entry. $1,300–$1,400: 3 states (6%). Above this entry. $1,400–$1,500: 8 states (16%). Above this entry. $1,500–$1,600: 3 states (6%). Above this entry. $1,600–$1,700: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $1,700–$1,800: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $1,800–$1,900: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $1,900–$2,000: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,100: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $2,100–$2,200: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,300: 2 states (4%). Above this entry. $2,300–$2,400: 0 states (0%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,500: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. ID $900 $2,500 every US state, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.1K-wide band; taller bars hold more states. 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

State Average vs National Average

Studio
$898
+1% vs US avg
1 BR
$950
-1% vs US avg
2 BR
$1,173
-0% vs US avg
3 BR
$1,619
+6% vs US avg
4 BR
$1,949
+11% vs US avg

Most expensive counties in Idaho by 1-bedroom FMR

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent — the highest-cost 10 of 44 ID counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Inside ID, 1-bedroom FMR runs from $742 in Bingham County to $1,381 in Owyhee County.

Source HUD Fair Market Rents and U.S. Census Bureau ACS data As of FY2026

Cheapest Counties

Lowest FMR rental costs →

Most Expensive Counties

Highest FMR rental costs →

Rent Burden

% of income spent on rent →

Rent Growth

YoY rent trends by county →

Metro areas in Idaho

Each metro FMR area applies one rent schedule across all its counties, ranked here by 1-bedroom FMR.

# Metro area Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
1 Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area $1,170$1,381$1,655$2,318$2,772
2 Coeur d'Alene, ID MSA $1,103$1,302$1,547$2,152$2,595
3 Idaho Falls, ID HUD Metro FMR Area $1,034$1,095$1,305$1,815$2,189
4 Jerome County, ID HUD Metro FMR Area $819$986$1,186$1,599$1,990
5 Lewiston, ID-WA MSA $925$931$1,220$1,697$2,037
6 Pocatello, ID MSA $809$894$1,173$1,631$1,968

Counties in Idaho, ranked by rent (44)

All 44 counties with a published FY2026 Fair Market Rent, highest 1-bedroom first.

# County Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
1 Ada County $1,170$1,381$1,655$2,318$2,772
2 Boise County $1,170$1,381$1,655$2,318$2,772
3 Canyon County $1,170$1,381$1,655$2,318$2,772
4 Owyhee County $1,170$1,381$1,655$2,318$2,772
5 Kootenai County $1,103$1,302$1,547$2,152$2,595
6 Blaine County $1,103$1,219$1,600$2,101$2,401
7 Teton County $1,136$1,143$1,323$1,769$2,219
8 Bonneville County $1,034$1,095$1,305$1,815$2,189
9 Jefferson County $1,034$1,095$1,305$1,815$2,189
10 Butte County $1,020$1,094$1,304$1,814$2,188
11 Valley County $1,037$1,086$1,190$1,655$1,996
12 Madison County $963$1,008$1,105$1,537$1,797
13 Jerome County $819$986$1,186$1,599$1,990
14 Twin Falls County $885$979$1,284$1,786$2,154
15 Bonner County $952$958$1,257$1,748$1,903
16 Franklin County $940$946$1,241$1,726$2,082
17 Nez Perce County $925$931$1,220$1,697$2,037
18 Custer County $909$914$1,079$1,501$1,810
19 Elmore County $902$908$1,192$1,658$2,000
20 Gem County $834$908$1,190$1,601$1,882
21 Bannock County $809$894$1,173$1,631$1,968
22 Minidoka County $884$889$1,022$1,421$1,714
23 Lincoln County $848$888$973$1,353$1,632
24 Fremont County $848$884$973$1,353$1,632
25 Lemhi County $864$883$992$1,380$1,664
26 Oneida County $865$871$1,096$1,524$1,839
27 Latah County $807$863$1,011$1,406$1,696
28 Shoshone County $837$860$1,128$1,352$1,892
29 Washington County $853$859$1,127$1,471$1,891
30 Camas County $846$851$1,071$1,490$1,797
31 Gooding County $846$851$1,026$1,427$1,721
32 Benewah County $744$822$1,079$1,469$1,655
33 Clearwater County $815$821$1,077$1,498$1,807
34 Payette County $811$816$1,071$1,490$1,797
35 Idaho County $723$799$1,049$1,459$1,760
36 Cassia County $778$783$1,028$1,430$1,725
37 Adams County $768$773$973$1,353$1,632
38 Bear Lake County $768$773$973$1,353$1,632
39 Clark County $768$773$973$1,353$1,632
40 Power County $768$773$973$1,353$1,632
41 Caribou County $758$763$973$1,353$1,632
42 Bingham County $737$742$973$1,353$1,632
43 Boundary County $737$742$973$1,353$1,632
44 Lewis County $737$742$973$1,353$1,632

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Idaho? ▼
The average FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Idaho is $950 per month. A 2-bedroom averages $1,173.
How does Idaho rent compare to the national average? ▼
Idaho rents are 1% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here averages $950 vs $959 nationally.
Where is the cheapest rent in Idaho? ▼
The most affordable county is Bingham County with a 1-bedroom FMR of $742. The most expensive is Owyhee County at $1,381.
What income do I need to afford rent in Idaho? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need at least $38,000/year ($3,167/month) to afford the average 1-bedroom FMR in Idaho.

Explore Idaho rent data

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Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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Data sourced from HUD Fair Market Rents and U.S. Census Bureau ACS data. See our methodology for details. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rent data (huduser.gov).