Rent in Kootenai County, ID at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,547$18,564 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,507 (−2.6%)How much rent can you afford in Kootenai 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 Kootenai 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 | $1,103 | $13,236 | $44,120 | $21.21/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,302 | $15,624 | $52,080 | $25.04/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,547 | $18,564 | $61,880 | $29.75/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,152 | $25,824 | $86,080 | $41.38/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,595 | $31,140 | $103,800 | $49.90/hr |
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Rent in Kootenai County, ID: common questions
How much is rent going down in Kootenai County, ID in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,507 for a two-bedroom, down 2.6% from $1,547. A one-bedroom goes from $1,302 to $1,290, a studio from $1,103 to $1,272.
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 Kootenai County, ID?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,302 for a one-bedroom and $1,547 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,564 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 Kootenai County, ID?
To keep a $1,547 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.75 an hour, or $61,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,302 takes $25.04 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Kootenai County, ID?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,103, one bedroom $1,302, two $1,547, three $2,152 and four $2,595 a month.
Is rent affordable in Kootenai County, ID?
For the typical household, earning $81,861 a year ($6,822 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,547 takes 22.7% 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: ($1,547 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $61,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.75 an hour.