Rent in Gooding County, ID at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,026$12,312 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,053 (+2.6%)How much rent can you afford in Gooding 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 Gooding 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 | $846 | $10,152 | $33,840 | $16.27/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $851 | $10,212 | $34,040 | $16.37/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,026 | $12,312 | $41,040 | $19.73/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,427 | $17,124 | $57,080 | $27.44/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,721 | $20,652 | $68,840 | $33.10/hr |
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Rent in Gooding County, ID: common questions
How much is rent going up in Gooding County, ID in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,053 for a two-bedroom, up 2.6% from $1,026. A one-bedroom goes from $851 to $899, a studio from $846 to $894.
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 Gooding County, ID?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $851 for a one-bedroom and $1,026 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,312 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 Gooding County, ID?
To keep a $1,026 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.73 an hour, or $41,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $851 takes $16.37 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gooding County, ID?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $846, one bedroom $851, two $1,026, three $1,427 and four $1,721 a month.
Is rent affordable in Gooding County, ID?
For the typical household, earning $63,559 a year ($5,297 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,026 takes 19.4% 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: ($1,026 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.73 an hour.
