Rent in Wasco County, OR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,600$19,200 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,604 (+0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Wasco County, OR?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Wasco 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.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,281 | $15,372 | $51,240 | $24.63/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,289 | $15,468 | $51,560 | $24.79/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,600 | $19,200 | $64,000 | $30.77/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,225 | $26,700 | $89,000 | $42.79/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,589 | $31,068 | $103,560 | $49.79/hr |
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Rent in Wasco County, OR: common questions
How much is rent going up in Wasco County, OR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,604 for a two-bedroom, up 0.3% from $1,600. A one-bedroom goes from $1,289 to $1,297, a studio from $1,281 to $1,289.
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 Wasco County, OR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,289 for a one-bedroom and $1,600 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $19,200 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 Wasco County, OR?
To keep a $1,600 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $30.77 an hour, or $64,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,289 takes $24.79 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Wasco County, OR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,281, one bedroom $1,289, two $1,600, three $2,225 and four $2,589 a month.
Is rent affordable in Wasco County, OR?
For the typical household, earning $64,175 a year ($5,348 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,600 takes 29.9% 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: ($1,600 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $64,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $30.77 an hour.