Rent in Lewiston, ID at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,220$14,640 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,234 (+1.1%)How much rent can you afford in Lewiston, ID?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Lewiston, 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 | $925 | $11,100 | $37,000 | $17.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $931 | $11,172 | $37,240 | $17.90/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,220 | $14,640 | $48,800 | $23.46/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,697 | $20,364 | $67,880 | $32.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,037 | $24,444 | $81,480 | $39.17/hr |
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Rent in Lewiston, ID: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lewiston, ID in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,234 for a two-bedroom, up 1.1% from $1,220. A one-bedroom goes from $931 to $943, a studio from $925 to $938.
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 Lewiston, ID?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $931 for a one-bedroom and $1,220 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,640 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 Lewiston, ID?
To keep a $1,220 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.46 an hour, or $48,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $931 takes $17.90 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lewiston, ID?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $925, one bedroom $931, two $1,220, three $1,697 and four $2,037 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lewiston, ID?
For the typical household, earning $72,197 a year ($6,016 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,220 takes 20.3% 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: ($1,220 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $48,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.46 an hour.