Rent in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,153$13,836 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,269 (+10.1%)How much rent can you afford in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK 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 | $827 | $9,924 | $33,080 | $15.90/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,030 | $12,360 | $41,200 | $19.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,153 | $13,836 | $46,120 | $22.17/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,464 | $17,568 | $58,560 | $28.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,899 | $22,788 | $75,960 | $36.52/hr |
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Rent in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK: common questions
How much is rent going up in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,269 for a two-bedroom, up 10.1% from $1,153. A one-bedroom goes from $1,030 to $1,075, a studio from $827 to $920.
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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,030 for a one-bedroom and $1,153 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,836 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK?
To keep a $1,153 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.17 an hour, or $46,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,030 takes $19.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $827, one bedroom $1,030, two $1,153, three $1,464 and four $1,899 a month.
Is rent affordable in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK?
For the typical household, earning $61,156 a year ($5,096 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,153 takes 22.6% 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: ($1,153 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.17 an hour.