Cowlitz County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Washington. Population: 110,621.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,000/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
+12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,199/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
+25% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,451/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
+23% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,018/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
+32% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,434/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
+39% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $963 | $1,000 | +$37 (+3.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 | $1,199 | +$13 (+1.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,404 | $1,451 | +$47 (+3.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,967 | $2,018 | +$51 (+2.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,358 | $2,434 | +$76 (+3.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$47,960
$3,997/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$58,040
$4,837/month gross
Other Counties in Washington
Columbia County
1 BR: $951/mo
Thurston County
1 BR: $1,682/mo
Whatcom County
1 BR: $1,493/mo
Chelan County
1 BR: $1,143/mo
Kitsap County
1 BR: $1,548/mo
Garfield County
1 BR: $798/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.