Rent in Butte County, ID at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,304$15,648 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,174 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Butte 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 Butte 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 | $1,020 | $12,240 | $40,800 | $19.62/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,094 | $13,128 | $43,760 | $21.04/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,304 | $15,648 | $52,160 | $25.08/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,814 | $21,768 | $72,560 | $34.88/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,188 | $26,256 | $87,520 | $42.08/hr |
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Rent in Butte County, ID: common questions
How much is rent going down in Butte County, ID in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,174 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,304. A one-bedroom goes from $1,094 to $985, a studio from $1,020 to $918.
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 Butte County, ID?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,094 for a one-bedroom and $1,304 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,648 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 Butte County, ID?
To keep a $1,304 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.08 an hour, or $52,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,094 takes $21.04 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Butte County, ID?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,020, one bedroom $1,094, two $1,304, three $1,814 and four $2,188 a month.
Is rent affordable in Butte County, ID?
For the typical household, earning $53,015 a year ($4,418 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,304 takes 29.5% 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: ($1,304 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $52,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.08 an hour.