County FMR · HUD FY2026
Linn County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Linn County, OR - 29% above the US average.
- $1,236
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,500
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +2.7%
- YoY change
- +29%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Linn is the 14th most expensive of 36 counties in Oregon by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #472 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #472
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #14
- most expensive of 36 in Oregon (2BR)
- +8%
- vs the state average
- $49,440
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (11%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (43.1%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Linn County, OR. Verify with HUD →
Linn County, Oregon carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,236 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,500/mo and a studio is $1,034/mo. That's 29% above the national benchmark of $959 and 8% above the Oregon average of $1,143.
Rent increased2.7% from FY 2025 ($1,203), outpacing inflation. A household needs about $49,440/year to stay under the 30% rent-to-income line.
Observed renter burden: 46.4% of the 16,653 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 2.4%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 5.5% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Oregon. Population: 128,598. Population grew 5.6% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's faster than Oregon's statewide growth of +3.8% over the same period.
FMR filing desk
Area LINN·COUNTY·OR·OR
Linn County, OR: $1,236/mo 1BR · #472 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA OR
- 1BR-FMR $1,236
- 2BR-FMR $1,500
- RANK-MID #472
- YOY-UP +2.7%
- VSUS-HIGH +29%
- VS-ST-HIGH +8% OR
- INC-MID 20%
- POP-MID 129K
- PHOTO-NEAR Multnomah County
- VOUCH-90-110 $1,112–$1,360
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Multnomah ($441 1BR gap)
Read with: Understanding rent burden
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000 | $1,034 | +$34 (+3.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 | $1,236 | +$33 (+2.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,459 | $1,500 | +$41 (+2.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,957 | $2,030 | +$73 (+3.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,292 | $2,356 | +$64 (+2.8%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Linn 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 Linn sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,500 Top 15% higher than 85% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Linn 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
- Linn
Linn County
$1,236 1BR FMR / mo
- Jackson
Jackson County
$1,229 1BR FMR / mo
- Marion
Marion County
$1,201 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Linn 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), Linn County (this county) ($1,236), Jackson County ($1,229), Marion County ($1,201).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
Against a high local FMR of $1,236/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using Oregon BLS wages?
| Occupation | OR Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $135,260 | 11% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $123,990 | 12% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $98,580 | 15% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $97,320 | 15.2% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $88,140 | 16.8% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $81,130 | 18.3% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $75,800 | 19.6% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $63,970 | 23.2% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $61,180 | 24.2% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $51,210 | 29% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $46,280 | 32% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $37,550 | 39.5% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $36,540 | 40.6% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $36,140 | 41% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $34,430 | 43.1% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Linn County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Linn (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 48.6% overall, from $832 to $1,236. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +15.6% in FY 2023, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑2.7% | $1,034 | $1,236 | $1,500 |
| FY 2025 ↑7.3% | $1,000 | $1,203 | $1,459 |
| FY 2024 ↑12.1% | $938 | $1,121 | $1,384 |
| FY 2023 ↑15.6% | $893 | $1,000 | $1,263 |
| FY 2022 ↑0.6% | $808 | $865 | $1,138 |
| FY 2021 ↑3.4% | $794 | $860 | $1,133 |
| FY 2020 | $721 | $832 | $1,096 |
Part of the Albany, OR Metro Area
Linn County is a central county of the Albany, OR metropolitan statistical area.
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Linn County, both outside Oregon so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside OR (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside OR).
Nearby Counties in Oregon
Largest counties by population in Oregon
Showing the 8 largest of 35 other counties in Oregon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Linn County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Linn County is $1,236 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,500 and a studio is $1,034.
How does Linn County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Linn County is 29% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,236 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Linn County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Linn County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,500 ranks #472 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the upper-rent quarter of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Linn County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $49,440 ($4,120/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Linn County.
Is rent going up or down in Linn County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Linn County increased by 2.7% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $1,203 to $1,236.
Which jobs can afford rent in Linn County?
Based on Oregon BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, Registered Nurses, General and Operations Managers can afford a 1-bedroom at $1,236/mo. 10 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Linn County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Linn County went from $832 in FY 2020 to $1,236 in FY 2026, a total change of +48.6% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Linn County?
In Linn County, the FY 2026 FMR of $1,236/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Linn County?
For Linn County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,236/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Linn County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 2.4%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
What is the unemployment rate in Linn County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 5.5% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Linn's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,236 implies about $49,440/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Oregon counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Multnomah
- See where Linn ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
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