Washington Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
West region · 35 HUD FMR areas
In FY2026, Washington has 35 HUD Fair Market Rent areas with a median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,354/month. Across the state, the 2-bedroom FMR ranges from $973 (Ferry County, WA) to $2,501 (Seattle-Bellevue, WA). That median is $379 above the national median FMR of $975, ranking Washington #14 of 51 states (1 = most expensive). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median.
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Washington median FMR by bedroom size
| Unit size | Median FMR (per month) |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,000 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,032 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,354 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,883 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,093 |
These are medians across the state's areas; an individual metro can be much higher or lower. The population-weighted average 2-bedroom FMR (weighting each area by its population) is $2,011.
Every FMR area in Washington
| FMR area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Bellevue, WA | $2,074 | $2,146 | $2,501 | $3,272 | $3,847 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $1,570 | $1,677 | $1,922 | $2,619 | $3,109 |
| Tacoma, WA | $1,428 | $1,605 | $1,971 | $2,733 | $3,102 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Detailed pages: Seattle-Bellevue, WA · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · Tacoma, WA.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Washington for FY2026?
Washington has 35 HUD Fair Market Rent areas. The median 2-bedroom FMR across them is $1,354 per month, ranging from $973 (Ferry County, WA) to $2,501 (Seattle-Bellevue, WA). HUD sets FMRs by metro/county, not statewide, so use the area closest to where you live. Verify at huduser.gov.
Which Washington area has the highest and lowest FMR?
In FY2026 the highest 2-bedroom FMR in Washington is $2,501 in Seattle-Bellevue, WA, and the lowest is $973 in Ferry County, WA. Rents are highest in the largest metros and lowest in rural counties.
Is Washington expensive for renters compared with other states?
Washington's median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,354 is $379 above the national median FMR of $975 (+39%). It ranks #14 of 51 states and DC by median 2-bedroom FMR (1 = most expensive).
How does FMR relate to Section 8 vouchers in Washington?
Public housing agencies in Washington set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards at roughly 90–110% of the local FMR. Your subsidy covers the gap between that standard and about 30% of your adjusted income. Contact the PHA for your county for exact figures.
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Source & accuracy
FY2026 Fair Market Rents, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development — HUD USER (public domain). State medians and ranges are computed over HUD's area-level FMRs (see methodology). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median; verify on huduser.gov.
Last updated: 2026-06-20