Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Bonneville County, Idaho
Bonneville County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,274 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,133 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $24.50 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,274
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 7% less than in Idaho
- Typical rent
- $1,133
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 8% less than in Idaho
- Wage needed
- $24.50
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $50,960 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 39%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 16% less than in Idaho
Only here
Renting in Bonneville County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Caribou County has the lowest typical rent ($847), 25% below the $1,133 in Bonneville County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Bonneville County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Bonneville County was $1,440 a month in September 2026: 1.8% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,013 | $19.48 | $40,520 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,064 | $20.46 | $42,560 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,274 | $24.50 | $50,960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,764 | $33.92 | $70,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,129 | $40.94 | $85,160 |
HUD area: Idaho Falls, ID HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 16 ZIP codes in Bonneville County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,180 in 83402 to $1,540 in 83427. 10 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,274).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 83120 | Idaho Falls, ID | $1,140 | $1,160 | $1,480 | $2,040 | $2,460 |
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| 83120 | Lincoln County, WY | $1,140 | $1,160 | $1,480 | $2,040 | $2,460 |
| 83285 | Caribou County, ID | $1,000 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,040 |
| 83285 | Idaho Falls, ID | $1,000 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,040 |
| 83401 | Idaho Falls, ID | $1,030 | $1,080 | $1,290 | $1,790 | $2,160 |
| 83402 | Bingham County, ID | $940 | $990 | $1,180 | $1,640 | $1,980 |
| 83402 | Idaho Falls, ID | $940 | $990 | $1,180 | $1,640 | $1,980 |
| 83404 | Bingham County, ID | $950 | $990 | $1,190 | $1,650 | $1,990 |
| 83404 | Idaho Falls, ID | $950 | $990 | $1,190 | $1,650 | $1,990 |
| 83406 | Idaho Falls, ID | $1,180 | $1,240 | $1,490 | $2,060 | $2,490 |
| 83427 | Idaho Falls, ID | $1,220 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $2,140 | $2,570 |
| 83428 | Idaho Falls, ID | $1,090 | $1,100 | $1,360 | $1,860 | $2,270 |
| 83443 | Idaho Falls, ID | $1,040 | $1,090 | $1,310 | $1,810 | $2,190 |
| 83443 | Madison County, ID | $1,040 | $1,090 | $1,310 | $1,810 | $2,190 |
| 83449 | Idaho Falls, ID | $1,080 | $1,110 | $1,310 | $1,780 | $2,190 |
| 83454 | Idaho Falls, ID | $1,030 | $1,080 | $1,290 | $1,790 | $2,160 |
- 83120 · Idaho Falls, ID $1,480$2,040
- 83120 · Lincoln County, WY $1,480$2,040
- 83285 · Caribou County, ID $1,220$1,690
- 83285 · Idaho Falls, ID $1,220$1,690
- 83401 · Idaho Falls, ID $1,290$1,790
- 83402 · Bingham County, ID $1,180$1,640
- 83402 · Idaho Falls, ID $1,180$1,640
- 83404 · Bingham County, ID $1,190$1,650
- 83404 · Idaho Falls, ID $1,190$1,650
- 83406 · Idaho Falls, ID $1,490$2,060
- 83427 · Idaho Falls, ID $1,540$2,140
- 83428 · Idaho Falls, ID $1,360$1,860
- 83443 · Idaho Falls, ID $1,310$1,810
- 83443 · Madison County, ID $1,310$1,810
- 83449 · Idaho Falls, ID $1,310$1,780
- 83454 · Idaho Falls, ID $1,290$1,790
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Bonneville County, 39% of renter households are in that position; in Idaho, 47%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
39%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
12,487 households rent in Bonneville County
- Spend half or more of their income 16%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 61%
Compared with the state and the country
- Bonneville 39%
- Idaho 47%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Bonneville County
HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Bonneville County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 11
- HUD-assisted
- 8
920 homes in all; 877 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Buttes at Idaho Falls (THE) Tax credit (LIHTC) 555 Old Buttes Road, Idaho Falls 83402 80 homes, 79 low-income · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Sandcreek Apartments HUD-assisted 1250 Ashment Ave, Idaho Falls 83404 73 homes, 72 low-income · For families · (208) 522-6500
- Summerhill Tax credit (LIHTC) 965 Hoopes Ave, Idaho Falls 83404 80 homes, 71 low-income · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Chelsea Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 2235 12th St, Idaho Falls 83404 66 homes, 65 low-income · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Palisades Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 1451 Falcon Dr, Ammon 83406 64 homes, 63 low-income · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Aspen Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 1440 Elizabeth Cir, Idaho Falls 83404 72 homes, 58 low-income · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 65 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Elk Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 1960 Martha Ave, Idaho Falls 83404 60 homes, 58 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Bandon River Tax credit (LIHTC) 1755 White Sand Creek Way, Idaho Falls 83402 48 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
- Rosslare Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 1085 Hoopes Ave, Idaho Falls 83404 48 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Riverside Senior Housing HUD-assisted 450 J St, Idaho Falls 83402 42 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (208) 522-5391
- Peterson Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 3655 Maiben St, Ammon 83406 40 homes, 39 low-income · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Saturn Tax credit (LIHTC) 740 S Saturn Ave, Idaho Falls 83402 38 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Saturn Apartments HUD-assisted 740 N Saturn Ave, Idaho Falls 83402 38 low-income homes · For families · (208) 529-9418
- Willowtree Apartments HUD-assisted 190 S Adam Ln, Idaho Falls 83401 40 homes, 37 low-income · For families · (208) 522-2895
- Teton View Senior Housing HUD-assisted 1550A Teton View Ln, Idaho Falls 83402 36 low-income homes · For older adults · (208) 522-5391
- Bonneville Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 635 N Park Ave, Idaho Falls 83402 35 homes, 30 low-income · Studio: 5 · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2020
- Mountain Falls Apartments HUD-assisted 1275 S Woodruff Ave, Idaho Falls 83404 27 low-income homes · For older adults · (208) 254-9910
- Mountain Falls II HUD-assisted 1275 S Woodruff Ave, Idaho Falls 83404 22 low-income homes · For older adults · (208) 524-9910
- Transitional Living Center HUD-assisted 725 Lomax St, Idaho Falls 83401 11 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities · (208) 523-4102
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Bonneville County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Bonneville County; the state's agencies can help you. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,250 | $35,400 | $56,650 |
| 2 people | $24,300 | $40,450 | $64,750 |
| 3 people | $27,350 | $45,500 | $72,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,550 | $80,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,600 | $87,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,650 | $93,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,700 | $100,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,750 | $106,800 |
Area median income: $101,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Idaho Falls, ID HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $912 – $1,114
- 1 bedroom $958 – $1,170
- 2 bedrooms $1,147 – $1,401
- 3 bedrooms $1,588 – $1,940
- 4 bedrooms $1,916 – $2,342
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Bonneville County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD
Your rights as a tenant in Idaho
What Idaho law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 21 days
- Idaho Code §6-321(2)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Idaho Code §6-303(2)
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 30 days
- Idaho Code §55-304(2)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Bonneville County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Bonneville County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Idaho Housing and Finance Assocation--Idaho Falls Branch Office
1235 Jones St, Idaho Falls · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Homelessness services
- and 4 more
Tool
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Count power on top of the rent: in Idaho, the average home bill was $109 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
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Cash to move in
$2,548
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,274
- Security deposit
- $1,274
- Total
- $2,548
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Bonneville County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,013; 1 bedroom: $1,064; 2 bedrooms: $1,274; 3 bedrooms: $1,764; 4 bedrooms: $2,129. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Bonneville County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,274) without spending more than 30% of income takes $24.50 an hour full time, or $50,960 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Bonneville County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $50,550 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Bonneville County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,147 and $1,401 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Bonneville County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,180 in 83402 to $1,540 in 83427. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Bonneville County?
HUD lists 19 properties with homes for low-income households in Bonneville County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Bonneville County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Bonneville County, 39% of renter households are in that position; in Idaho, 47%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).