King County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Washington. Population: 2,254,371.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$2,074/mo
↓ 7.3% YoY
+132% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,146/mo
↓ 6.4% YoY
+124% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,501/mo
↓ 6.4% YoY
+113% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$3,272/mo
↓ 7.1% YoY
+115% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,847/mo
↓ 6.3% YoY
+119% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,238 | $2,074 | $-164 (-7.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,293 | $2,146 | $-147 (-6.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,671 | $2,501 | $-170 (-6.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,521 | $3,272 | $-249 (-7.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,104 | $3,847 | $-257 (-6.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$85,840
$7,153/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$100,040
$8,337/month gross
Other Counties in Washington
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,268/mo
Skagit County
1 BR: $1,311/mo
Cowlitz County
1 BR: $1,199/mo
Stevens County
1 BR: $885/mo
Walla Walla County
1 BR: $1,181/mo
Clark County
1 BR: $1,677/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.