Oregon · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Sherman County, OR

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Sherman County, OR at $1,346 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $1,026. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $25.88 an hour full time, or $53,840 a year. The typical household there would spend 26.8% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,214 (down 9.8%).

Rent in Sherman County, OR at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,346$16,152 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,214 (−9.8%)
Studio$937$18/hr needed
1 bedroom$1,026$20/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$25.88an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,677$32/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Sherman County, OR?

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$1,346Monthly market rent
Share of gross income26.8%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$53,840To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,504At 30% of $60,161
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Sherman County, OR 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 Sherman County, OR, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$937$11,244$37,480$18.02/hr
1 bedroom$1,026$12,312$41,040$19.73/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,346$16,152$53,840$25.88/hr
3 bedrooms$1,677$20,124$67,080$32.25/hr
4 bedrooms$2,258$27,096$90,320$43.42/hr

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Rent in Sherman County, OR: common questions

How much is rent going down in Sherman County, OR in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,214 for a two-bedroom, down 9.8% from $1,346. A one-bedroom goes from $1,026 to $928, a studio from $937 to $922.

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 Sherman County, OR?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,026 for a one-bedroom and $1,346 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,152 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 Sherman County, OR?

To keep a $1,346 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.88 an hour, or $53,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,026 takes $19.73 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sherman County, OR?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $937, one bedroom $1,026, two $1,346, three $1,677 and four $2,258 a month.

Is rent affordable in Sherman County, OR?

For the typical household, earning $60,161 a year ($5,013 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,346 takes 26.8% 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: ($1,346 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $53,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.88 an hour.