Rent in Columbia County, WA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,052$12,624 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,190 (+13.1%)How much rent can you afford in Columbia 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 Columbia 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 | $738 | $8,856 | $29,520 | $14.19/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $951 | $11,412 | $38,040 | $18.29/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,052 | $12,624 | $42,080 | $20.23/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,463 | $17,556 | $58,520 | $28.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,765 | $21,180 | $70,600 | $33.94/hr |
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Rent in Columbia County, WA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Columbia County, WA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,190 for a two-bedroom, up 13.1% from $1,052. A one-bedroom goes from $951 to $1,093, a studio from $738 to $829.
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 Columbia County, WA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $951 for a one-bedroom and $1,052 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,624 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 Columbia County, WA?
To keep a $1,052 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.23 an hour, or $42,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $951 takes $18.29 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Columbia County, WA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $738, one bedroom $951, two $1,052, three $1,463 and four $1,765 a month.
Is rent affordable in Columbia County, WA?
For the typical household, earning $71,810 a year ($5,984 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,052 takes 17.6% 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: ($1,052 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $42,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.23 an hour.