Rent in Cowlitz County, WA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,451$17,412 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,398 (−3.7%)How much rent can you afford in Cowlitz 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 Cowlitz 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 | $1,000 | $12,000 | $40,000 | $19.23/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,199 | $14,388 | $47,960 | $23.06/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,451 | $17,412 | $58,040 | $27.90/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,018 | $24,216 | $80,720 | $38.81/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,434 | $29,208 | $97,360 | $46.81/hr |
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Rent in Cowlitz County, WA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Cowlitz County, WA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,398 for a two-bedroom, down 3.7% from $1,451. A one-bedroom goes from $1,199 to $1,124, a studio from $1,000 to $974.
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 Cowlitz County, WA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,199 for a one-bedroom and $1,451 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,412 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 Cowlitz County, WA?
To keep a $1,451 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.90 an hour, or $58,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,199 takes $23.06 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Cowlitz County, WA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,000, one bedroom $1,199, two $1,451, three $2,018 and four $2,434 a month.
Is rent affordable in Cowlitz County, WA?
For the typical household, earning $76,531 a year ($6,378 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,451 takes 22.8% 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: ($1,451 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $58,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.90 an hour.