Mason County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Washington. Population: 66,053.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,030/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
+15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,032/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
+8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,354/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
+15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,883/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
+23% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,097/mo
↑ 9.4% YoY
+19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $955 | $1,030 | +$75 (+7.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $961 | $1,032 | +$71 (+7.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,261 | $1,354 | +$93 (+7.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,767 | $1,883 | +$116 (+6.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,917 | $2,097 | +$180 (+9.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$41,280
$3,440/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$54,160
$4,513/month gross
Other Counties in Washington
Stevens County
1 BR: $885/mo
Adams County
1 BR: $863/mo
Grays Harbor County
1 BR: $927/mo
Thurston County
1 BR: $1,682/mo
Kitsap County
1 BR: $1,548/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.