Yakima County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Washington. Population: 256,143.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,040/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
+16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,047/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
+9% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,374/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
+17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,911/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
+25% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,093/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
+19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,011 | $1,040 | +$29 (+2.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,018 | $1,047 | +$29 (+2.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,335 | $1,374 | +$39 (+2.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,871 | $1,911 | +$40 (+2.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,971 | $2,093 | +$122 (+6.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$41,880
$3,490/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$54,960
$4,580/month gross
Other Counties in Washington
Pierce County
1 BR: $1,605/mo
Stevens County
1 BR: $885/mo
Okanogan County
1 BR: $828/mo
Grant County
1 BR: $939/mo
Clallam County
1 BR: $966/mo
Lewis County
1 BR: $975/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.