Washington · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Stevens County, WA

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Stevens County, WA at $1,131 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $885. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $21.75 an hour full time, or $45,240 a year. The typical household there would spend 19.6% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,121 (down 0.9%).

Rent in Stevens County, WA at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,131$13,572 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,121 (−0.9%)
Studio$879$17/hr needed
1 bedroom$885$17/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$21.75an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,573$30/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Stevens 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$1,131Monthly market rent
Share of gross income19.6%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$45,240To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,733At 30% of $69,327
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Stevens 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 Stevens County, WA, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$879$10,548$35,160$16.90/hr
1 bedroom$885$10,620$35,400$17.02/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,131$13,572$45,240$21.75/hr
3 bedrooms$1,573$18,876$62,920$30.25/hr
4 bedrooms$1,897$22,764$75,880$36.48/hr

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Rent in Stevens County, WA: common questions

How much is rent going down in Stevens County, WA in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,121 for a two-bedroom, down 0.9% from $1,131. A one-bedroom goes from $885 to $878, a studio from $879 to $855.

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 Stevens County, WA?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $885 for a one-bedroom and $1,131 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,572 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 Stevens County, WA?

To keep a $1,131 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.75 an hour, or $45,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $885 takes $17.02 an hour.

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

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $879, one bedroom $885, two $1,131, three $1,573 and four $1,897 a month.

Is rent affordable in Stevens County, WA?

For the typical household, earning $69,327 a year ($5,777 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,131 takes 19.6% 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: ($1,131 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.75 an hour.