Rent in Shoshone County, ID at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,128$13,536 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,202 (+6.6%)How much rent can you afford in Shoshone 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 Shoshone 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 | $837 | $10,044 | $33,480 | $16.10/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $10,320 | $34,400 | $16.54/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,128 | $13,536 | $45,120 | $21.69/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,352 | $16,224 | $54,080 | $26.00/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,892 | $22,704 | $75,680 | $36.38/hr |
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Rent in Shoshone County, ID: common questions
How much is rent going up in Shoshone County, ID in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,202 for a two-bedroom, up 6.6% from $1,128. A one-bedroom goes from $860 to $919, a studio from $837 to $913.
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 Shoshone County, ID?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $860 for a one-bedroom and $1,128 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,536 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 Shoshone County, ID?
To keep a $1,128 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.69 an hour, or $45,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $860 takes $16.54 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Shoshone County, ID?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $837, one bedroom $860, two $1,128, three $1,352 and four $1,892 a month.
Is rent affordable in Shoshone County, ID?
For the typical household, earning $55,527 a year ($4,627 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,128 takes 24.4% 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: ($1,128 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.69 an hour.