Rent in Wahkiakum County, WA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,137$13,644 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,183 (+4%)How much rent can you afford in Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum 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 | $798 | $9,576 | $31,920 | $15.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,021 | $12,252 | $40,840 | $19.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,137 | $13,644 | $45,480 | $21.87/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,581 | $18,972 | $63,240 | $30.40/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,907 | $22,884 | $76,280 | $36.67/hr |
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Rent in Wahkiakum County, WA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Wahkiakum County, WA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,183 for a two-bedroom, up 4% from $1,137. A one-bedroom goes from $1,021 to $1,066, a studio from $798 to $824.
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 Wahkiakum County, WA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,021 for a one-bedroom and $1,137 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,644 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 Wahkiakum County, WA?
To keep a $1,137 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.87 an hour, or $45,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,021 takes $19.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Wahkiakum County, WA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $798, one bedroom $1,021, two $1,137, three $1,581 and four $1,907 a month.
Is rent affordable in Wahkiakum County, WA?
For the typical household, earning $62,653 a year ($5,221 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,137 takes 21.8% 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: ($1,137 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.87 an hour.