Pierce County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Washington. Population: 918,993.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,428/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY
+60% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,605/mo
↓ 4.1% YoY
+67% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,971/mo
↓ 4.2% YoY
+68% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,733/mo
↓ 5.2% YoY
+79% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,102/mo
↓ 5.8% YoY
+77% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,479 | $1,428 | $-51 (-3.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,673 | $1,605 | $-68 (-4.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,057 | $1,971 | $-86 (-4.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,882 | $2,733 | $-149 (-5.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,292 | $3,102 | $-190 (-5.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$64,200
$5,350/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$78,840
$6,570/month gross
Other Counties in Washington
Jefferson County
1 BR: $1,165/mo
Garfield County
1 BR: $798/mo
Mason County
1 BR: $1,032/mo
Snohomish County
1 BR: $2,146/mo
Thurston County
1 BR: $1,682/mo
Okanogan County
1 BR: $828/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.