2025 Section 8 Rents and Fair Market Rents in Washington
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Washington Section 8 Market Overview
Section 8 rental rates in Washington vary by location and unit size. The average Fair Market Rent across all bedroom types is approximately $1586 per month. Studio apartments average $1060/month, while 4-bedroom units average $2302/month. These rates are established by HUD and updated annually to reflect current market conditions.
Section 8 Rents by City in Washington. Click column headers to sort.
County Name / City | Studio Rent | 1 Bedroom Rent | 2 Bedroom Rent | 3 Bedroom Rent | 4 Bedroom Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adams County | $754 | $854 | $1,112 | $1,567 | $1,887 |
Bellingham | $1,254 | $1,306 | $1,571 | $2,214 | $2,666 |
Bremerton Silverdale | $1,389 | $1,559 | $2,049 | $2,698 | $3,181 |
Clallam County | $847 | $951 | $1,250 | $1,736 | $1,984 |
Columbia County | $735 | $847 | $1,085 | $1,395 | $1,799 |
Ferry County | $640 | $718 | $944 | $1,330 | $1,565 |
Garfield County | $676 | $792 | $998 | $1,406 | $1,655 |
Grant County | $876 | $881 | $1,108 | $1,561 | $1,880 |
Grays Harbor County | $775 | $898 | $1,143 | $1,611 | $1,833 |
Island County | $1,156 | $1,236 | $1,523 | $2,146 | $2,536 |
Jefferson County | $1,052 | $1,080 | $1,213 | $1,709 | $2,058 |
Kennewick Richland | $1,052 | $1,206 | $1,485 | $1,960 | $2,361 |
Kittitas County | $934 | $1,049 | $1,378 | $1,942 | $2,338 |
Klickitat County | $836 | $939 | $1,234 | $1,492 | $1,702 |
Lewis County | $843 | $964 | $1,244 | $1,706 | $1,772 |
Lewiston | $790 | $860 | $1,109 | $1,563 | $1,882 |
Lincoln County | $731 | $821 | $1,079 | $1,405 | $1,831 |
Longview | $1,350 | $1,450 | $1,660 | $2,320 | $2,700 |
Mason County | $866 | $1,040 | $1,278 | $1,801 | $1,885 |
Mount Vernon Anacortes | $1,190 | $1,350 | $1,750 | $2,470 | $2,740 |
Okanogan County | $712 | $828 | $1,051 | $1,453 | $1,702 |
Olympia Tumwater | $1,341 | $1,554 | $1,802 | $2,531 | $3,058 |
Pacific County | $754 | $846 | $1,112 | $1,504 | $1,887 |
Pend Oreille County | $702 | $788 | $1,035 | $1,294 | $1,756 |
Portland Vancouver Hillsboro | $1,850 | $1,990 | $2,270 | $3,150 | $3,650 |
San Juan County | $1,127 | $1,266 | $1,663 | $2,207 | $2,312 |
Seattle Bellevue | $3,300 | $3,390 | $3,950 | $5,240 | $6,090 |
Spokane | $920 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,900 | $2,210 |
Stevens County | $780 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,400 | $1,690 |
Tacoma | $1,840 | $1,890 | $2,210 | $2,970 | $3,470 |
Wahkiakum County | $727 | $912 | $1,073 | $1,512 | $1,779 |
Walla Walla | $986 | $1,107 | $1,454 | $1,991 | $2,308 |
Wenatchee | $981 | $1,153 | $1,448 | $2,003 | $2,325 |
Whitman County | $794 | $891 | $1,171 | $1,650 | $1,987 |
Yakima | $990 | $997 | $1,310 | $1,846 | $1,950 |
Browse Section 8 Fair Market Rents for all cities and counties in Washington. Click any city name to view detailed rent data by zip code. The table above shows HUD's payment standards for studio through 4-bedroom units in each location.
Why Invest in Section 8 Properties in Washington?
Washington offers opportunities for Section 8 real estate investors through stable government-backed rental income. Properties that accept Housing Choice Vouchers benefit from reduced vacancy rates, guaranteed payments from local housing authorities, and long-term tenant retention. Use the data below to identify high-yield markets within Washington.
How to Use Washington Section 8 Rent Data
- Compare FMR rates across different cities in Washington to identify the most profitable markets
- Analyze rent differences between bedroom counts to determine optimal property types for investment
- Calculate potential ROI by comparing Washington Section 8 rents against property purchase prices
- Review city-level and zip code data for granular market analysis in your target area