Rent in Lewis County, WA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,279$15,348 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,435 (+12.2%)How much rent can you afford in Lewis 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 Lewis 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 | $882 | $10,584 | $35,280 | $16.96/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $975 | $11,700 | $39,000 | $18.75/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,279 | $15,348 | $51,160 | $24.60/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,688 | $20,256 | $67,520 | $32.46/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,832 | $21,984 | $73,280 | $35.23/hr |
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Rent in Lewis County, WA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lewis County, WA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,435 for a two-bedroom, up 12.2% from $1,279. A one-bedroom goes from $975 to $1,097, a studio from $882 to $999.
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 Lewis County, WA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $975 for a one-bedroom and $1,279 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,348 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 Lewis County, WA?
To keep a $1,279 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.60 an hour, or $51,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $975 takes $18.75 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lewis County, WA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $882, one bedroom $975, two $1,279, three $1,688 and four $1,832 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lewis County, WA?
For the typical household, earning $74,796 a year ($6,233 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,279 takes 20.5% 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: ($1,279 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $51,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.60 an hour.