Idaho · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Jerome County, ID

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Jerome County, ID at $1,186 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $986. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $22.81 an hour full time, or $47,440 a year. The typical household there would spend 19.8% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,166 (down 1.7%).

Rent in Jerome County, ID at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,186$14,232 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,166 (−1.7%)
Studio$819$16/hr needed
1 bedroom$986$19/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$22.81an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,599$31/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Jerome County, ID?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,186Monthly market rent
Share of gross income19.8%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$47,440To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,793At 30% of $71,724
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Jerome 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Jerome County, ID, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$819$9,828$32,760$15.75/hr
1 bedroom$986$11,832$39,440$18.96/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,186$14,232$47,440$22.81/hr
3 bedrooms$1,599$19,188$63,960$30.75/hr
4 bedrooms$1,990$23,880$79,600$38.27/hr

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Rent in Jerome County, ID: common questions

How much is rent going down in Jerome County, ID in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,166 for a two-bedroom, down 1.7% from $1,186. A one-bedroom goes from $986 to $913, a studio from $819 to $812.

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 Jerome County, ID?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $986 for a one-bedroom and $1,186 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,232 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 Jerome County, ID?

To keep a $1,186 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.81 an hour, or $47,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $986 takes $18.96 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Jerome County, ID?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $819, one bedroom $986, two $1,186, three $1,599 and four $1,990 a month.

Is rent affordable in Jerome County, ID?

For the typical household, earning $71,724 a year ($5,977 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,186 takes 19.8% 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: ($1,186 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.81 an hour.