Jefferson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Washington. Population: 33,006.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,119/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
+25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,165/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
+21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,367/mo
↑ 10.9% YoY
+16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,901/mo
↑ 10.0% YoY
+25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,293/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
+31% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,072 | $1,119 | +$47 (+4.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,114 | $1,165 | +$51 (+4.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,233 | $1,367 | +$134 (+10.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,728 | $1,901 | +$173 (+10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,071 | $2,293 | +$222 (+10.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$46,600
$3,883/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$54,680
$4,557/month gross
Other Counties in Washington
Lincoln County
1 BR: $778/mo
Cowlitz County
1 BR: $1,199/mo
Pierce County
1 BR: $1,605/mo
Kittitas County
1 BR: $1,108/mo
Stevens County
1 BR: $885/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.