Rent in Gem County, ID at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,190$14,280 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,071 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Gem 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 Gem 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 | $834 | $10,008 | $33,360 | $16.04/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $908 | $10,896 | $36,320 | $17.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,190 | $14,280 | $47,600 | $22.88/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,601 | $19,212 | $64,040 | $30.79/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,882 | $22,584 | $75,280 | $36.19/hr |
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Rent in Gem County, ID: common questions
How much is rent going down in Gem County, ID in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,071 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,190. A one-bedroom goes from $908 to $969, a studio from $834 to $776.
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 Gem County, ID?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $908 for a one-bedroom and $1,190 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,280 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 Gem County, ID?
To keep a $1,190 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.88 an hour, or $47,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $908 takes $17.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gem County, ID?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $834, one bedroom $908, two $1,190, three $1,601 and four $1,882 a month.
Is rent affordable in Gem County, ID?
For the typical household, earning $64,605 a year ($5,384 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,190 takes 22.1% 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: ($1,190 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.88 an hour.