FY2026
Fair Market Rents in Idaho (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom ranges from $973 (Power County, ID) to $1,655 (Boise City, ID) across 40 areas in Idaho.
Every area in Idaho, highest rent first
| Area | Type | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | Metro | $1,381 | $1,655 |
| Blaine County, ID | County | $1,219 | $1,600 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | Metro | $1,302 | $1,547 |
| Teton County, ID | County | $1,143 | $1,323 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | Metro | $1,095 | $1,305 |
| Butte County, ID | Metro | $1,094 | $1,304 |
| Twin Falls County, ID | Metro | $979 | $1,284 |
| Bonner County, ID | County | $958 | $1,257 |
| Logan, UT-ID | Metro | $946 | $1,241 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | Metro | $931 | $1,220 |
| Elmore County, ID | County | $908 | $1,192 |
| Gem County, ID | Metro | $908 | $1,190 |
| Valley County, ID | County | $1,086 | $1,190 |
| Jerome County, ID | Metro | $986 | $1,186 |
| Pocatello, ID | Metro | $894 | $1,173 |
| Shoshone County, ID | County | $860 | $1,128 |
| Washington County, ID | County | $859 | $1,127 |
| Madison County, ID | County | $1,008 | $1,105 |
| Oneida County, ID | County | $871 | $1,096 |
| Benewah County, ID | County | $822 | $1,079 |
| Custer County, ID | County | $914 | $1,079 |
| Clearwater County, ID | County | $821 | $1,077 |
| Camas County, ID | County | $851 | $1,071 |
| Payette County, ID | County | $816 | $1,071 |
| Idaho County, ID | County | $799 | $1,049 |
| Cassia County, ID | County | $783 | $1,028 |
| Gooding County, ID | County | $851 | $1,026 |
| Minidoka County, ID | County | $889 | $1,022 |
| Latah County, ID | County | $863 | $1,011 |
| Lemhi County, ID | County | $883 | $992 |
| Adams County, ID | County | $773 | $973 |
| Bear Lake County, ID | County | $773 | $973 |
| Bingham County, ID | County | $742 | $973 |
| Boundary County, ID | County | $742 | $973 |
| Caribou County, ID | County | $763 | $973 |
| Clark County, ID | County | $773 | $973 |
| Fremont County, ID | County | $884 | $973 |
| Lewis County, ID | County | $742 | $973 |
| Lincoln County, ID | County | $888 | $973 |
| Power County, ID | County | $773 | $973 |
Metro areas cover several counties under one Fair Market Rent; nonmetropolitan counties each get their own. The typical (middle) 2-bedroom FMR across Idaho's 40 areas is $1,079.
Income needed to rent in Idaho
To keep rent and utilities within 30% of gross income, the federal line for housing cost burden, a household needs about $43,160 a year ($20.75 an hour, full time) to afford the typical 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,079 in Idaho. That ranges from about $38,920 in Power County, ID to $66,200 in Boise City, ID.
Fair Market Rents are benchmarks, not listings: HUD sets them at the 40th percentile of gross rent for standard-quality units, so newer apartments and the most popular neighborhoods usually cost more. Use the rent affordability calculator to compare your own income with any area.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Idaho?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom ranges from $973 (Power County, ID) to $1,655 (Boise City, ID) across 40 areas in Idaho. The middle area in the state is about $1,079.
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026. Our data.