Washington Fair Market Rents 2026
HUD Fair Market Rent data for Washington (WA). Average 1-bedroom rent: $1,137/mo. Average 2-bedroom rent: $1,395/mo.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,137/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,395/mo
Median Income
$89,754
Tenant Rights
8/10
Rent is Generally Affordable
At the median income of $89,754/year, the 30% rule suggests spending up to $2,244/mo on rent. The average 2BR rent of $1,395/mo is within this threshold.
Renter Statistics
37.5% of households in Washington are renters.
Washington Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $811 | $1,002 | $1,216 | 6.6% |
| Kennewick-Richland | $720 | $857 | $1,065 | 5.2% |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $769 | $945 | $1,178 | 3.5% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $1,044 | $1,322 | $1,576 | 5.2% |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $695 | $839 | $1,014 | 6% |
Washington Counties - Fair Market Rents
| County | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Income | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp County | $1,374 | $1,676 | $2,007 | $2,530 | $118,573 | 20.3% |
| Scott County | $1,201 | $1,530 | $1,843 | $2,350 | $92,077 | 24.0% |
| Montgomery County | $1,153 | $1,469 | $1,855 | $2,198 | $123,991 | 18.0% |
| Douglas County | $1,022 | $1,245 | $1,470 | $1,805 | $105,320 | 16.7% |
| Clark County | $993 | $1,216 | $1,434 | $1,814 | $83,796 | 20.5% |
| Fayette County | $1,037 | $1,301 | $1,595 | $2,004 | $94,157 | 20.3% |
| Keith County | $1,021 | $1,307 | $1,613 | $2,001 | $87,074 | 22.2% |
| Summit County | $725 | $868 | $1,048 | $1,304 | $60,893 | 20.7% |
| Union County | $946 | $1,144 | $1,405 | $1,728 | $65,042 | 25.9% |
| Jerome County | $778 | $953 | $1,197 | $1,479 | $65,501 | 21.9% |
| Monroe County | $776 | $924 | $1,133 | $1,399 | $63,517 | 21.4% |
| Craig County | $718 | $871 | $1,076 | $1,298 | $64,021 | 20.2% |
| Lee County | $698 | $850 | $1,042 | $1,304 | $60,356 | 20.7% |
| Jackson County | $743 | $888 | $1,104 | $1,417 | $58,308 | 22.7% |
| Quinn County | $776 | $922 | $1,173 | $1,401 | $60,540 | 23.3% |
| Mason County | $902 | $1,085 | $1,307 | $1,711 | $86,568 | 18.1% |
| Grant County | $796 | $947 | $1,139 | $1,487 | $69,715 | 19.6% |
| Dallas County | $629 | $789 | $978 | $1,213 | $66,001 | 17.8% |
| Todd County | $694 | $872 | $1,047 | $1,359 | $61,864 | 20.3% |
| Jefferson County | $724 | $855 | $1,082 | $1,344 | $56,027 | 23.2% |
| Mercer County | $770 | $916 | $1,135 | $1,439 | $68,887 | 19.8% |
| Mitchell County | $817 | $967 | $1,199 | $1,436 | $76,935 | 18.7% |
| Dixon County | $784 | $935 | $1,141 | $1,470 | $68,062 | 20.1% |
| Morgan County | $574 | $720 | $913 | $1,092 | $48,276 | 22.7% |
| Reed County | $822 | $1,044 | $1,303 | $1,562 | $83,813 | 18.7% |
| White County | $672 | $841 | $1,066 | $1,225 | $49,353 | 25.9% |
| Ford County | $629 | $780 | $996 | $1,192 | $50,621 | 23.6% |
| Price County | $765 | $966 | $1,143 | $1,498 | $77,128 | 17.8% |
| Macon County | $626 | $796 | $1,003 | $1,259 | $59,298 | 20.3% |
| Tyler County | $895 | $1,062 | $1,276 | $1,645 | $74,483 | 20.6% |
| Jasper County | $722 | $856 | $1,083 | $1,324 | $49,791 | 26.1% |
| Carter County | $795 | $965 | $1,211 | $1,521 | $77,026 | 18.9% |
| Putnam County | $690 | $872 | $1,060 | $1,368 | $61,610 | 20.6% |
| Perry County | $770 | $941 | $1,181 | $1,369 | $61,551 | 23.0% |
| Moore County | $681 | $805 | $1,023 | $1,247 | $62,065 | 19.8% |
| Cumberland County | $715 | $909 | $1,149 | $1,406 | $65,948 | 20.9% |
| Shelby County | $831 | $1,009 | $1,234 | $1,536 | $79,350 | 18.7% |
| Pike County | $755 | $940 | $1,122 | $1,370 | $69,746 | 19.3% |
| Turner County | $692 | $850 | $1,082 | $1,289 | $62,145 | 20.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Washington?
The 2026 statewide average rent in Washington is $1,137/mo for a 1-bedroom and $1,395/mo for a 2-bedroom.
What percentage of people rent in Washington?
Approximately 37.5% of households in Washington are renters.
How strong are tenant rights in Washington?
Washington has a tenant rights score of 8/10. This indicates strong renter protections.