Benewah County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Idaho. Population: 9,731.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$744/mo
↑ 12.4% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$822/mo
↑ 11.7% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,079/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
-8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,469/mo
↑ 13.8% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,655/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
-6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $662 | $744 | +$82 (+12.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $736 | $822 | +$86 (+11.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $965 | $1,079 | +$114 (+11.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,291 | $1,469 | +$178 (+13.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,551 | $1,655 | +$104 (+6.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,880
$2,740/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,160
$3,597/month gross
Other Counties in Idaho
Cassia County
1 BR: $783/mo
Valley County
1 BR: $1,086/mo
Power County
1 BR: $773/mo
Shoshone County
1 BR: $860/mo
Ada County
1 BR: $1,381/mo
Idaho County
1 BR: $799/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.