Rent in Washington County, ID at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,127$13,524 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,163 (+3.2%)How much rent can you afford in Washington 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 Washington 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 | $853 | $10,236 | $34,120 | $16.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $859 | $10,308 | $34,360 | $16.52/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,127 | $13,524 | $45,080 | $21.67/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,471 | $17,652 | $58,840 | $28.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,891 | $22,692 | $75,640 | $36.37/hr |
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Rent in Washington County, ID: common questions
How much is rent going up in Washington County, ID in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,163 for a two-bedroom, up 3.2% from $1,127. A one-bedroom goes from $859 to $889, a studio from $853 to $883.
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 Washington County, ID?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $859 for a one-bedroom and $1,127 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,524 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 Washington County, ID?
To keep a $1,127 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.67 an hour, or $45,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $859 takes $16.52 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Washington County, ID?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $853, one bedroom $859, two $1,127, three $1,471 and four $1,891 a month.
Is rent affordable in Washington County, ID?
For the typical household, earning $54,000 a year ($4,500 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,127 takes 25% 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: ($1,127 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.67 an hour.