Columbia County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Washington. Population: 3,980.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$738/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
-17% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$951/mo
↑ 18.0% YoY
-1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,052/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,463/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,765/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
+1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $724 | $738 | +$14 (+1.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $806 | $951 | +$145 (+18.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,035 | $1,052 | +$17 (+1.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,450 | $1,463 | +$13 (+0.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,722 | $1,765 | +$43 (+2.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,040
$3,170/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$42,080
$3,507/month gross
Other Counties in Washington
Whitman County
1 BR: $891/mo
Kitsap County
1 BR: $1,548/mo
Kittitas County
1 BR: $1,108/mo
Pierce County
1 BR: $1,605/mo
Grant County
1 BR: $939/mo
Grays Harbor County
1 BR: $927/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.