Rent in Benewah County, ID at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,079$12,948 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,117 (+3.5%)How much rent can you afford in Benewah County, ID?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Benewah County, ID by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $744 | $8,928 | $29,760 | $14.31/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $822 | $9,864 | $32,880 | $15.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,079 | $12,948 | $43,160 | $20.75/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,469 | $17,628 | $58,760 | $28.25/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,655 | $19,860 | $66,200 | $31.83/hr |
Cost of living in Benewah County, ID: income, prices and a budget →
Living and working in Benewah County, ID
Rent in Benewah County, ID: common questions
How much is rent going up in Benewah County, ID in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,117 for a two-bedroom, up 3.5% from $1,079. A one-bedroom goes from $822 to $954, a studio from $744 to $778.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Benewah County, ID?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $822 for a one-bedroom and $1,079 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,948 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Benewah County, ID?
To keep a $1,079 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.75 an hour, or $43,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $822 takes $15.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Benewah County, ID?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $744, one bedroom $822, two $1,079, three $1,469 and four $1,655 a month.
Is rent affordable in Benewah County, ID?
For the typical household, earning $59,794 a year ($4,983 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,079 takes 21.7% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,079 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.75 an hour.