Rent in Clallam County, WA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,266$15,192 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,429 (+12.9%)How much rent can you afford in Clallam County, WA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Clallam County, WA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $10,560 | $35,200 | $16.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $966 | $11,592 | $38,640 | $18.58/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,266 | $15,192 | $50,640 | $24.35/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,761 | $21,132 | $70,440 | $33.87/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,026 | $24,312 | $81,040 | $38.96/hr |
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Rent in Clallam County, WA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Clallam County, WA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,429 for a two-bedroom, up 12.9% from $1,266. A one-bedroom goes from $966 to $1,098, a studio from $880 to $1,000.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Clallam County, WA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $966 for a one-bedroom and $1,266 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,192 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Clallam County, WA?
To keep a $1,266 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.35 an hour, or $50,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $966 takes $18.58 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Clallam County, WA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $880, one bedroom $966, two $1,266, three $1,761 and four $2,026 a month.
Is rent affordable in Clallam County, WA?
For the typical household, earning $70,370 a year ($5,864 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,266 takes 21.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,266 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.35 an hour.