Rent by ZIP · Thurston County
Rent in Yelm, WA 98597
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,850 (-2.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,638 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,510 | $1,480 | +2% | $1,359–1,661 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,570 | $1,620 | -3.1% | $1,413–1,727 | $1,010 ±$613 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,890 | -2.1% | $1,665–2,035 | $1,651 ±$138 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,420 | $2,520 | -4% | $2,178–2,662 | $1,889 ±$223 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,990 | $3,170 | -5.7% | $2,691–3,289 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA MSA. 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 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,946.
What renters pay in 98597
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98596 | Winlock | $1,530 | $1,184 |
| 98595 | Westport | $1,100 | $1,172 |
| 98593 | Vader | $1,470 | – |
| 98592 | Union | $1,580 | – |
| 98591 | Toledo | $1,330 | $791 |
| 98590 | Tokeland | $1,250 | $950 |
Fair Market Rents across Thurston 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.