Rent in Thurston County, WA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,960$23,520 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,946 (−0.7%)How much rent can you afford in Thurston 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 Thurston 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 | $1,538 | $18,456 | $61,520 | $29.58/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,682 | $20,184 | $67,280 | $32.35/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,960 | $23,520 | $78,400 | $37.69/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,613 | $31,356 | $104,520 | $50.25/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,288 | $39,456 | $131,520 | $63.23/hr |
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Rent in Thurston County, WA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Thurston County, WA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,946 for a two-bedroom, down 0.7% from $1,960. A one-bedroom goes from $1,682 to $1,656, a studio from $1,538 to $1,586.
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 Thurston County, WA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,682 for a one-bedroom and $1,960 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $23,520 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 Thurston County, WA?
To keep a $1,960 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $37.69 an hour, or $78,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,682 takes $32.35 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Thurston County, WA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,538, one bedroom $1,682, two $1,960, three $2,613 and four $3,288 a month.
Is rent affordable in Thurston County, WA?
For the typical household, earning $96,563 a year ($8,047 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,960 takes 24.4% 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: ($1,960 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $78,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $37.69 an hour.