Rent in Franklin County, WA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,538$18,456 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,487 (−3.3%)How much rent can you afford in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 | $1,122 | $13,464 | $44,880 | $21.58/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,268 | $15,216 | $50,720 | $24.38/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,538 | $18,456 | $61,520 | $29.58/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,071 | $24,852 | $82,840 | $39.83/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,385 | $28,620 | $95,400 | $45.87/hr |
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Rent in Franklin County, WA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Franklin County, WA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,487 for a two-bedroom, down 3.3% from $1,538. A one-bedroom goes from $1,268 to $1,230, a studio from $1,122 to $1,094.
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 Franklin County, WA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,268 for a one-bedroom and $1,538 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,456 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 Franklin County, WA?
To keep a $1,538 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.58 an hour, or $61,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,268 takes $24.38 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Franklin County, WA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,122, one bedroom $1,268, two $1,538, three $2,071 and four $2,385 a month.
Is rent affordable in Franklin County, WA?
For the typical household, earning $86,714 a year ($7,226 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,538 takes 21.3% 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: ($1,538 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $61,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.58 an hour.