Idaho · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Lemhi County, ID

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Lemhi County, ID at $992 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $883. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $19.08 an hour full time, or $39,680 a year. The typical household there would spend 22.4% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,037 (up 4.5%).

Rent in Lemhi County, ID at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$992$11,904 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,037 (+4.5%)
Studio$864$17/hr needed
1 bedroom$883$17/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$19.08an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,380$27/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Lemhi 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$992Monthly market rent
Share of gross income22.4%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$39,680To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,330At 30% of $53,202
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Lemhi 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 Lemhi County, ID, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$864$10,368$34,560$16.62/hr
1 bedroom$883$10,596$35,320$16.98/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$992$11,904$39,680$19.08/hr
3 bedrooms$1,380$16,560$55,200$26.54/hr
4 bedrooms$1,664$19,968$66,560$32.00/hr

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Rent in Lemhi County, ID: common questions

How much is rent going up in Lemhi County, ID in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,037 for a two-bedroom, up 4.5% from $992. A one-bedroom goes from $883 to $898, a studio from $864 to $892.

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 Lemhi County, ID?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $883 for a one-bedroom and $992 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,904 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 Lemhi County, ID?

To keep a $992 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.08 an hour, or $39,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $883 takes $16.98 an hour.

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

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $864, one bedroom $883, two $992, three $1,380 and four $1,664 a month.

Is rent affordable in Lemhi County, ID?

For the typical household, earning $53,202 a year ($4,434 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $992 takes 22.4% 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: ($992 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.08 an hour.