Rent in Pierce County, WA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,971$23,652 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,064 (+4.7%)How much rent can you afford in Pierce 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 Pierce 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 | $1,428 | $17,136 | $57,120 | $27.46/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,605 | $19,260 | $64,200 | $30.87/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,971 | $23,652 | $78,840 | $37.90/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,733 | $32,796 | $109,320 | $52.56/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,102 | $37,224 | $124,080 | $59.65/hr |
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Living and working in Pierce County, WA
Rent in Pierce County, WA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Pierce County, WA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,064 for a two-bedroom, up 4.7% from $1,971. A one-bedroom goes from $1,605 to $1,682, a studio from $1,428 to $1,491.
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 Pierce County, WA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,605 for a one-bedroom and $1,971 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $23,652 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 Pierce County, WA?
To keep a $1,971 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $37.90 an hour, or $78,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,605 takes $30.87 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pierce County, WA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,428, one bedroom $1,605, two $1,971, three $2,733 and four $3,102 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pierce County, WA?
For the typical household, earning $99,564 a year ($8,297 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,971 takes 23.8% 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: ($1,971 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $78,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $37.90 an hour.