Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA MSA metro area. Population: 122,265.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,034/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
+16% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,143/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
+19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,500/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
+28% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,063/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
+35% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,516/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
+43% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 | $1,034 | +$14 (+1.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,134 | $1,143 | +$9 (+0.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,488 | $1,500 | +$12 (+0.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,065 | $2,063 | $-2 (-0.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,444 | $2,516 | +$72 (+2.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$45,720
$3,810/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$60,000
$5,000/month gross
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.