Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Adams County vs Washington

How do Adams County and Washington rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$863
Adams County (1BR)
$1,180
Washington (1BR)
−27%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Adams County
$863/mo 1BR
Population: 20,557
State
Washington
$1,180/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Adams County is 27% cheaper than Washington at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($863 vs $1,180). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Adams County Washington Difference
Studio $795 $1,082 −$287 (-27%)
1 Bedroom $863 $1,180 −$317 (-27%)
2 Bedroom $1,133 $1,472 −$339 (-23%)
3 Bedroom $1,576 $2,003 −$427 (-21%)
4 Bedroom $1,901 $2,351 −$450 (-19%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Adams County is 10% below the US average. Washington is 23% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).