County FMR · HUD FY2026
Harney County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Harney County, OR - 20% below the US average.
- $768
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,008
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +8.0%
- YoY change
- -20%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Harney is the 1st cheapest of 36 counties in Oregon by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,479 most affordable of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 8.0% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #1,479
- most affordable of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #1
- cheapest of 36 in Oregon (2BR)
- -33%
- vs the state average
- $30,720
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (6.8%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (26.8%); 15 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Harney County, OR. Verify with HUD →
Harney County, Oregon carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $768 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,008/mo and a studio is $701/mo. That's 20% below the national benchmark of $959 and 33% below the Oregon average of $1,143.
Rent increased8.0% from FY 2025 ($711), outpacing inflation. The 30% affordability floor is comparatively reachable here at $30,720/year.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Oregon. Population: 7,496. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+4.0%, Census ACS). That's in line with Oregon's statewide growth of +3.8% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Harney County
HUD publishes one FMR schedule per FMR area (often the county). Local housing authorities use it as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment-standard baseline. See how FMR is calculated.
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Harney County's 2-bedroom of $1,008 ranks #1,479 most affordable of 3,145 US counties, in the middle half of HUD counties.
This is a below-average rent market: 1-bedroom FMR is 20% under the US average of $959 and 33% below Oregon's $1,143. HUD's 1-bedroom figure shifted from $711 (FY 2025) to $768 (FY 2026), a +8.0% move that still leaves this county below the US mid-point.
A 1-bedroom at $768 needs $30,720/year under the 30% rule against a county median of $48,338, and the median household clears that line with room to spare. A 2-bedroom at $1,008 is the next step up.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $640 | $701 | +$61 (+9.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $768 | +$57 (+8.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,008 | +$75 (+8.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,307 | $1,402 | +$95 (+7.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,567 | $1,691 | +$124 (+7.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Harney County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Harney sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,008 higher than 47% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Harney compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Oregon counties
- Multnomah
Multnomah County
$1,677 1BR FMR / mo
- Washington
Washington County
$1,677 1BR FMR / mo
- Clackamas
Clackamas County
$1,677 1BR FMR / mo
- Lane
Lane County
$1,286 1BR FMR / mo
- Jackson
Jackson County
$1,229 1BR FMR / mo
- Marion
Marion County
$1,201 1BR FMR / mo
- Harney
Harney County
$768 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Harney is highlighted. Nearby Oregon counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Multnomah County ($1,677), Washington County ($1,677), Clackamas County ($1,677), Lane County ($1,286), Jackson County ($1,229), Marion County ($1,201), Harney County (this county) ($768).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
With a below-average 1-bedroom at $768/mo, most of these Oregon occupations clear, or miss, the 30% affordability line.
| Occupation | OR Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $135,260 | 6.8% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $123,990 | 7.4% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $98,580 | 9.3% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $97,320 | 9.5% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $88,140 | 10.5% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $81,130 | 11.4% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $75,800 | 12.2% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $63,970 | 14.4% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $61,180 | 15.1% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $51,210 | 18% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $46,280 | 19.9% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $37,550 | 24.5% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $36,540 | 25.2% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $36,140 | 25.5% | Affordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $34,430 | 26.8% | Affordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Harney County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Harney (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 28.4% overall, from $598 to $768. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 9.7% (FY 2024).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑8.0% | $701 | $768 | $1,008 |
| FY 2025 ↑3.2% | $640 | $711 | $933 |
| FY 2024 ↑9.7% | $613 | $689 | $905 |
| FY 2023 ↑9.2% | $552 | $628 | $826 |
| FY 2022 ↓0.5% | $503 | $575 | $757 |
| FY 2021 ↓3.3% | $484 | $578 | $734 |
| FY 2020 | $465 | $598 | $714 |
Where Harney County Ranks in Oregon
Harney County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #1 of 36 counties in Oregon. Nearest by rank: Harney County (this county) ($1,008), Wheeler County ($1,010), Morrow County ($1,027), Baker County ($1,047), Gilliam County ($1,048), Malheur County ($1,081), Grant County ($1,127).
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What this means for renters
Treat Harney's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $768 implies about $30,720/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Harney can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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