Rent by ZIP · Cowlitz County
Rent in Ariel, WA 98603
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,500 (-3.2% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,140 | $1,170 | -2.6% | $1,026–1,254 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,260 | $1,320 | -4.5% | $1,134–1,386 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,550 | -3.2% | $1,350–1,650 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,060 | $2,130 | -3.3% | $1,854–2,266 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,490 | $2,540 | -2% | $2,241–2,739 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Longview-Kelso, 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 Longview-Kelso, WA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,398.
What renters pay in 98603
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98604 | Battle Ground | $1,730 | $1,460 |
| 98601 | Amboy | $1,730 | – |
| 98605 | Bingen | $1,730 | $1,479 |
| 98606 | Brush Prairie | $1,770 | $1,339 |
| 98607 | Camas | $2,110 | $2,001 |
| 98610 | Carson | $1,730 | $811 |
Fair Market Rents across Cowlitz 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.