Rent in Valley County, ID at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,190$14,280 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,249 (+5%)How much rent can you afford in Valley 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 Valley 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 | $1,037 | $12,444 | $41,480 | $19.94/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,086 | $13,032 | $43,440 | $20.88/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,190 | $14,280 | $47,600 | $22.88/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,655 | $19,860 | $66,200 | $31.83/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,996 | $23,952 | $79,840 | $38.38/hr |
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Rent in Valley County, ID: common questions
How much is rent going up in Valley County, ID in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,249 for a two-bedroom, up 5% from $1,190. A one-bedroom goes from $1,086 to $1,147, a studio from $1,037 to $1,101.
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 Valley County, ID?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,086 for a one-bedroom and $1,190 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,280 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 Valley County, ID?
To keep a $1,190 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.88 an hour, or $47,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,086 takes $20.88 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Valley County, ID?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,037, one bedroom $1,086, two $1,190, three $1,655 and four $1,996 a month.
Is rent affordable in Valley County, ID?
For the typical household, earning $76,078 a year ($6,340 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,190 takes 18.8% 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: ($1,190 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.88 an hour.