Rent in Yakima County, WA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,374$16,488 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,313 (−4.4%)How much rent can you afford in Yakima 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 Yakima 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 | $1,040 | $12,480 | $41,600 | $20.00/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,047 | $12,564 | $41,880 | $20.13/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,374 | $16,488 | $54,960 | $26.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,911 | $22,932 | $76,440 | $36.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,093 | $25,116 | $83,720 | $40.25/hr |
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Rent in Yakima County, WA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Yakima County, WA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,313 for a two-bedroom, down 4.4% from $1,374. A one-bedroom goes from $1,047 to $1,004, a studio from $1,040 to $997.
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 Yakima County, WA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,047 for a one-bedroom and $1,374 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,488 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 Yakima County, WA?
To keep a $1,374 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.42 an hour, or $54,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,047 takes $20.13 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Yakima County, WA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,040, one bedroom $1,047, two $1,374, three $1,911 and four $2,093 a month.
Is rent affordable in Yakima County, WA?
For the typical household, earning $70,656 a year ($5,888 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,374 takes 23.3% 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: ($1,374 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $54,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.42 an hour.