Rent by ZIP · Lewis County
Rent in Ethel, WA 98542
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,410 (+9.3% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $890 | +11.2% | $891–1,089 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,080 | $980 | +10.2% | $972–1,188 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,290 | +9.3% | $1,269–1,551 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,700 | +8.2% | $1,656–2,024 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,140 | $1,840 | +16.3% | $1,926–2,354 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Lewis County, WA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Lewis County, WA, 2 bedrooms: $1,435.
What renters pay in 98542
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98541 | Elma | $1,220 | $1,074 |
| 98539 | Doty | $1,430 | – |
| 98538 | Curtis | $1,650 | – |
| 98546 | Grapeview | $1,480 | – |
| 98537 | Cosmopolis | $1,670 | – |
| 98547 | Grayland | $1,100 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Lewis County, WA · All WA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.