Rent in Elmore County, ID at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,192$14,304 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,285 (+7.8%)How much rent can you afford in Elmore 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 Elmore 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 | $902 | $10,824 | $36,080 | $17.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $908 | $10,896 | $36,320 | $17.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,192 | $14,304 | $47,680 | $22.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,658 | $19,896 | $66,320 | $31.88/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,000 | $24,000 | $80,000 | $38.46/hr |
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Rent in Elmore County, ID: common questions
How much is rent going up in Elmore County, ID in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,285 for a two-bedroom, up 7.8% from $1,192. A one-bedroom goes from $908 to $982, a studio from $902 to $976.
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 Elmore County, ID?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $908 for a one-bedroom and $1,192 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,304 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 Elmore County, ID?
To keep a $1,192 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.92 an hour, or $47,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $908 takes $17.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Elmore County, ID?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $902, one bedroom $908, two $1,192, three $1,658 and four $2,000 a month.
Is rent affordable in Elmore County, ID?
For the typical household, earning $65,359 a year ($5,447 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,192 takes 21.9% 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: ($1,192 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.92 an hour.