Rent in Boise County, ID at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,655$19,860 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,540 (−6.9%)How much rent can you afford in Boise 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 Boise 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 | $1,170 | $14,040 | $46,800 | $22.50/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,381 | $16,572 | $55,240 | $26.56/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,655 | $19,860 | $66,200 | $31.83/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,318 | $27,816 | $92,720 | $44.58/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,772 | $33,264 | $110,880 | $53.31/hr |
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Rent in Boise County, ID: common questions
How much is rent going down in Boise County, ID in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,540 for a two-bedroom, down 6.9% from $1,655. A one-bedroom goes from $1,381 to $1,295, a studio from $1,170 to $1,152.
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 Boise County, ID?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,381 for a one-bedroom and $1,655 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $19,860 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 Boise County, ID?
To keep a $1,655 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $31.83 an hour, or $66,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,381 takes $26.56 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Boise County, ID?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,170, one bedroom $1,381, two $1,655, three $2,318 and four $2,772 a month.
Is rent affordable in Boise County, ID?
For the typical household, earning $78,774 a year ($6,565 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,655 takes 25.2% 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: ($1,655 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $66,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $31.83 an hour.