Blaine County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Idaho. Population: 24,248.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,103/mo
↑ 19.0% YoY
+24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,219/mo
↑ 18.2% YoY
+27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,600/mo
↑ 18.3% YoY
+36% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,101/mo
↑ 12.4% YoY
+38% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,401/mo
↑ 24.8% YoY
+37% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $927 | $1,103 | +$176 (+19.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,031 | $1,219 | +$188 (+18.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,352 | $1,600 | +$248 (+18.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,869 | $2,101 | +$232 (+12.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,924 | $2,401 | +$477 (+24.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$48,760
$4,063/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$64,000
$5,333/month gross
Other Counties in Idaho
Bingham County
1 BR: $742/mo
Butte County
1 BR: $1,094/mo
Kootenai County
1 BR: $1,302/mo
Teton County
1 BR: $1,143/mo
Jerome County
1 BR: $986/mo
Twin Falls County
1 BR: $979/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.