Rent in Mount Vernon, WA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,720$20,640 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,668 (−3%)How much rent can you afford in Mount Vernon, WA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Mount Vernon, 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 | $1,186 | $14,232 | $47,440 | $22.81/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,311 | $15,732 | $52,440 | $25.21/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,720 | $20,640 | $68,800 | $33.08/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,392 | $28,704 | $95,680 | $46.00/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,599 | $31,188 | $103,960 | $49.98/hr |
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Rent in Mount Vernon, WA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Mount Vernon, WA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,668 for a two-bedroom, down 3% from $1,720. A one-bedroom goes from $1,311 to $1,275, a studio from $1,186 to $1,162.
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 Mount Vernon, WA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,311 for a one-bedroom and $1,720 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,640 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 Mount Vernon, WA?
To keep a $1,720 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $33.08 an hour, or $68,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,311 takes $25.21 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Mount Vernon, WA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,186, one bedroom $1,311, two $1,720, three $2,392 and four $2,599 a month.
Is rent affordable in Mount Vernon, WA?
For the typical household, earning $75,777 a year ($6,315 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,720 takes 27.2% 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: ($1,720 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $68,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $33.08 an hour.