Rent by ZIP · Cowlitz County
Rent in Kelso, WA 98626
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,400 (-2.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,267 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $990 | -2% | $873–1,067 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,130 | $1,190 | -5% | $1,017–1,243 | $956 ±$139 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,440 | -2.8% | $1,260–1,540 | $1,133 ±$73 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,940 | $2,000 | -3% | $1,746–2,134 | $1,720 ±$125 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,340 | $2,420 | -3.3% | $2,106–2,574 | $1,804 ±$1,537 |
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 98626
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98625 | Kalama | $1,510 | $977 |
| 98624 | Ilwaco | $1,400 | $1,116 |
| 98628 | Klickitat | $1,210 | $977 |
| 98629 | La Center | $2,190 | $1,966 |
| 98621 | Grays River | $1,650 | – |
| 98631 | Long Beach | $1,120 | $856 |
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.