Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Orleans County vs Washington County

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

$993
Orleans County (1BR)
$1,129
Washington County (1BR)
−12%
1BR difference

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

County
Orleans County
$993/mo 1BR
Population: 987
County
Washington County
$1,129/mo 1BR
Population: 8,461

A 1-bedroom in Orleans County is 12% cheaper than Washington County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($993 vs $1,129). 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 Orleans County Washington County Difference
Studio $940 $1,122 −$182 (-16%)
1 Bedroom $993 $1,129 −$136 (-12%)
2 Bedroom $1,184 $1,482 −$298 (-20%)
3 Bedroom $1,528 $1,824 −$296 (-16%)
4 Bedroom $1,986 $1,962 +$24 (+1%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Orleans County is 4% above the US average. Washington County is 18% above.

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