Washington · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Okanogan County, WA

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Okanogan County, WA at $1,043 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $828. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $20.06 an hour full time, or $41,720 a year. The typical household there would spend 19.8% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,202 (up 15.2%).

Rent in Okanogan County, WA at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,043$12,516 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,202 (+15.2%)
Studio$732$14/hr needed
1 bedroom$828$16/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$20.06an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,428$27/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Okanogan County, WA?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,043Monthly market rent
Share of gross income19.8%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$41,720To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,580At 30% of $63,207
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Okanogan 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Okanogan County, WA, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$732$8,784$29,280$14.08/hr
1 bedroom$828$9,936$33,120$15.92/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,043$12,516$41,720$20.06/hr
3 bedrooms$1,428$17,136$57,120$27.46/hr
4 bedrooms$1,559$18,708$62,360$29.98/hr

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Rent in Okanogan County, WA: common questions

How much is rent going up in Okanogan County, WA in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,202 for a two-bedroom, up 15.2% from $1,043. A one-bedroom goes from $828 to $946, a studio from $732 to $862.

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 Okanogan County, WA?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $828 for a one-bedroom and $1,043 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,516 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 Okanogan County, WA?

To keep a $1,043 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $20.06 an hour, or $41,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $828 takes $15.92 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Okanogan County, WA?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $732, one bedroom $828, two $1,043, three $1,428 and four $1,559 a month.

Is rent affordable in Okanogan County, WA?

For the typical household, earning $63,207 a year ($5,267 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,043 takes 19.8% 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: ($1,043 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $41,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $20.06 an hour.