Island County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Washington. Population: 86,510.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,172/mo
↓ 0.5% YoY
+31% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,356/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
+41% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,671/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
+42% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,324/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
+52% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,733/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
+56% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,178 | $1,172 | $-6 (-0.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,317 | $1,356 | +$39 (+3.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,600 | $1,671 | +$71 (+4.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,242 | $2,324 | +$82 (+3.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,615 | $2,733 | +$118 (+4.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$54,240
$4,520/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$66,840
$5,570/month gross
Other Counties in Washington
Spokane County
1 BR: $1,193/mo
Snohomish County
1 BR: $2,146/mo
Walla Walla County
1 BR: $1,181/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $778/mo
Whatcom County
1 BR: $1,493/mo
Asotin County
1 BR: $931/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.