Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA MSA metro area. Population: 129,480.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,186/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
+33% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,311/mo
↑ 0.8% YoY
+37% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,720/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
+46% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,392/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
+57% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,599/mo
↑ 0.3% YoY
+48% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,166 | $1,186 | +$20 (+1.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,300 | $1,311 | +$11 (+0.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,701 | $1,720 | +$19 (+1.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,384 | $2,392 | +$8 (+0.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,592 | $2,599 | +$7 (+0.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$52,440
$4,370/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$68,800
$5,733/month gross
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.