Benton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Washington. Population: 207,560.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,122/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
+26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,268/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
+32% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,538/mo
↑ 2.3% YoY
+31% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,071/mo
↑ 3.4% YoY
+36% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,385/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
+36% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,101 | $1,122 | +$21 (+1.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,236 | $1,268 | +$32 (+2.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,503 | $1,538 | +$35 (+2.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,003 | $2,071 | +$68 (+3.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,318 | $2,385 | +$67 (+2.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$50,720
$4,227/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$61,520
$5,127/month gross
Other Counties in Washington
Kitsap County
1 BR: $1,548/mo
Pacific County
1 BR: $926/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $778/mo
Yakima County
1 BR: $1,047/mo
Chelan County
1 BR: $1,143/mo
Walla Walla County
1 BR: $1,181/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.