Rent in Blaine County, ID at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,600$19,200 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,673 (+4.6%)How much rent can you afford in Blaine 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 Blaine 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 | $1,103 | $13,236 | $44,120 | $21.21/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,219 | $14,628 | $48,760 | $23.44/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,600 | $19,200 | $64,000 | $30.77/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,101 | $25,212 | $84,040 | $40.40/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,401 | $28,812 | $96,040 | $46.17/hr |
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Rent in Blaine County, ID: common questions
How much is rent going up in Blaine County, ID in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,673 for a two-bedroom, up 4.6% from $1,600. A one-bedroom goes from $1,219 to $1,279, a studio from $1,103 to $1,165.
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 Blaine County, ID?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,219 for a one-bedroom and $1,600 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $19,200 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 Blaine County, ID?
To keep a $1,600 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $30.77 an hour, or $64,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,219 takes $23.44 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Blaine County, ID?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,103, one bedroom $1,219, two $1,600, three $2,101 and four $2,401 a month.
Is rent affordable in Blaine County, ID?
For the typical household, earning $92,566 a year ($7,714 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,600 takes 20.7% 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: ($1,600 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $64,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $30.77 an hour.