Rent in Lincoln County, WA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,021$12,252 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,091 (+6.9%)How much rent can you afford in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 | $716 | $8,592 | $28,640 | $13.77/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $778 | $9,336 | $31,120 | $14.96/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,021 | $12,252 | $40,840 | $19.63/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,420 | $17,040 | $56,800 | $27.31/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,713 | $20,556 | $68,520 | $32.94/hr |
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Rent in Lincoln County, WA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lincoln County, WA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,091 for a two-bedroom, up 6.9% from $1,021. A one-bedroom goes from $778 to $950, a studio from $716 to $760.
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 Lincoln County, WA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $778 for a one-bedroom and $1,021 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,252 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 Lincoln County, WA?
To keep a $1,021 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.63 an hour, or $40,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $778 takes $14.96 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lincoln County, WA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $716, one bedroom $778, two $1,021, three $1,420 and four $1,713 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lincoln County, WA?
For the typical household, earning $71,512 a year ($5,959 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,021 takes 17.1% 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: ($1,021 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.63 an hour.