Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Alaska. Population: 5,799.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$827/mo
↓ 5.3% YoY
-7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,030/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
+7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,153/mo
↑ 10.0% YoY
-2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,464/mo
↑ 5.2% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,899/mo
↑ 31.4% YoY
+8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $873 | $827 | $-46 (-5.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $946 | $1,030 | +$84 (+8.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,048 | $1,153 | +$105 (+10.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,392 | $1,464 | +$72 (+5.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,445 | $1,899 | +$454 (+31.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$41,200
$3,433/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,120
$3,843/month gross
Other Counties in Alaska
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
1 BR: $1,198/mo
Denali Borough
1 BR: $935/mo
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
1 BR: $1,238/mo
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
1 BR: $1,049/mo
Aleutians West Census Area
1 BR: $1,670/mo
Bethel Census Area
1 BR: $1,719/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.