Whatcom County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Washington. Population: 226,523.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,463/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
+64% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,493/mo
↑ 8.1% YoY
+56% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,794/mo
↑ 9.3% YoY
+53% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,495/mo
↑ 8.4% YoY
+64% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,010/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
+71% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,348 | $1,463 | +$115 (+8.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,381 | $1,493 | +$112 (+8.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,642 | $1,794 | +$152 (+9.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,301 | $2,495 | +$194 (+8.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,757 | $3,010 | +$253 (+9.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$59,720
$4,977/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$71,760
$5,980/month gross
Other Counties in Washington
Columbia County
1 BR: $951/mo
Kittitas County
1 BR: $1,108/mo
Lewis County
1 BR: $975/mo
Mason County
1 BR: $1,032/mo
Thurston County
1 BR: $1,682/mo
San Juan County
1 BR: $1,343/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.