Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Washington County, Oregon
Washington County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,878 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,849 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $36.12 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,878
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 11% more than in Oregon
- Typical rent
- $1,849
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 21% more than in Oregon
- Wage needed
- $36.12
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $75,120 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 49%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% less than in Oregon
Only here
Renting in Washington County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Washington County has the highest typical rent of the 36 counties in Oregon: $1,849.
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Washington County has the highest typical household income of the 36 counties in Oregon: $107,772.
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Washington County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,849, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Multnomah County ($1,646).
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At 61%, Washington County ranks 4th among the 36 counties in Oregon for the lowest homeownership rate.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Washington County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Washington County was $1,906 a month in September 2026: about the same as 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,527 | $29.37 | $61,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,633 | $31.40 | $65,320 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,878 | $36.12 | $75,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,550 | $49.04 | $102,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,069 | $59.02 | $122,760 |
HUD area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 23 ZIP codes in Washington County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,730 in 97113 to $2,340 in 97140. 13 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,878).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 97003 | $1,730 | $1,850 | $2,130 | $2,890 | $3,480 |
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| 97005 | $1,510 | $1,620 | $1,860 | $2,530 | $3,040 |
| 97006 | $1,740 | $1,860 | $2,140 | $2,910 | $3,500 |
| 97007 | $1,630 | $1,750 | $2,010 | $2,730 | $3,280 |
| 97008 | $1,490 | $1,590 | $1,830 | $2,480 | $2,990 |
| 97062 | $1,580 | $1,690 | $1,940 | $2,630 | $3,170 |
| 97078 | $1,680 | $1,800 | $2,070 | $2,810 | $3,380 |
| 97106 | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,820 | $2,470 | $2,970 |
| 97109 | $1,450 | $1,560 | $1,790 | $2,430 | $2,920 |
| 97113 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 97116 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 97117 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 97119 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,800 |
| 97123 | $1,610 | $1,720 | $1,980 | $2,690 | $3,240 |
| 97124 | $1,770 | $1,900 | $2,180 | $2,960 | $3,560 |
| 97125 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,730 | $2,360 | $2,830 |
| 97133 | $1,690 | $1,810 | $2,080 | $2,820 | $3,400 |
| 97140 | $1,900 | $2,030 | $2,340 | $3,180 | $3,820 |
| 97144 | $1,510 | $1,610 | $1,840 | $2,510 | $2,970 |
| 97223 | $1,600 | $1,710 | $1,970 | $2,670 | $3,220 |
| 97224 | $1,540 | $1,640 | $1,890 | $2,570 | $3,090 |
| 97225 | $1,550 | $1,660 | $1,910 | $2,590 | $3,120 |
| 97229 | $1,710 | $1,830 | $2,100 | $2,850 | $3,430 |
- 97003 $2,130$2,890
- 97005 $1,860$2,530
- 97006 $2,140$2,910
- 97007 $2,010$2,730
- 97008 $1,830$2,480
- 97062 $1,940$2,630
- 97078 $2,070$2,810
- 97106 $1,820$2,470
- 97109 $1,790$2,430
- 97113 $1,730$2,360
- 97116 $1,730$2,360
- 97117 $1,730$2,360
- 97119 $1,730$2,360
- 97123 $1,980$2,690
- 97124 $2,180$2,960
- 97125 $1,730$2,360
- 97133 $2,080$2,820
- 97140 $2,340$3,180
- 97144 $1,840$2,510
- 97223 $1,970$2,670
- 97224 $1,890$2,570
- 97225 $1,910$2,590
- 97229 $2,100$2,850
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Washington County, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Oregon, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
49%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
92,176 households rent in Washington County
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 51%
Compared with the state and the country
- Washington 49%
- Oregon 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Washington County
HUD lists 69 properties with homes for low-income households in Washington County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 49
- HUD-assisted
- 21
- public housing
- 1
5,627 homes in all; 4,877 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- West Ridge Meadows Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 18464 NW Chemeketa Ln, Portland 97229 276 low-income homes · 1 bd: 138 · 2 bd: 138 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Woodridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 12017 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin 97062 264 low-income homes · 1 bd: 105 · 2 bd: 105 · 3 bd: 54 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Tualatin Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 18755 SW 90th Ave, Tualatin 97062 240 low-income homes · 1 bd: 120 · 2 bd: 120 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Bayridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 17520 NW Cornell Rd, Beaverton 97006 238 low-income homes · 1 bd: 73 · 2 bd: 109 · 3 bd: 56 · In service since 1990 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families
- Sunset View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 16251 SW Jenkins Rd, Beaverton 97006 236 low-income homes · 1 bd: 88 · 2 bd: 112 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2018 · For people with disabilities, families
- Washington County Ha Public housing 15378 SW Oregon St, Sherwood 97140 219 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Washington County · Homes at several sites · (503) 846-4794
- Tualatin View Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 18480 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Portland 97224 210 low-income homes · Studio: 16 · 1 bd: 74 · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 1993
- Tualatin View Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 18480 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Durham 97224 210 homes, 209 low-income · 1 bd: 66 · 2 bd: 92 · 3 bd: 52 · In service since 1994 · For people with disabilities, families
- Bethany Meadows I Tax credit (LIHTC) 16140 NW Spartan Way, Portland 97229 208 low-income homes · 1 bd: 104 · 2 bd: 104 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Woodspring Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 16100 SW 113th Ave, Tigard 97224 172 low-income homes · 2 bd: 172 · In service since 1991 · For families
- Holly Tree Village HUD-assisted 5335 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton 97005 140 low-income homes · For older adults · (503) 644-2744
- Gateway Commons Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 181 SE 18th Ave, Hillsboro 97123 138 low-income homes · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 67 · 3 bd: 50 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Farmington Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 4566 SW 160th Ave, Aloha 97078 136 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Bethany Meadows II Tax credit (LIHTC) 16145 NW Spartan Way, Portland 97229 132 low-income homes · 1 bd: 66 · 2 bd: 66 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Willow Creek Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 19145 SW Alexander St, Aloha 97003 120 low-income homes · In service since 1997 · For families
- Woodland Park HUD-assisted 280 SE 12th Ave, Hillsboro 97123 111 low-income homes · For families · (503) 693-1416
- Sunset Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 951 SE 13th Ave, Hillsboro 97123 101 homes, 100 low-income · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2008
- City Center Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 160 SE Washington St, Hillsboro 97123 91 low-income homes · 1 bd: 57 · 2 bd: 34 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Forest Villa Apartments HUD-assisted 2131 Quince St, Forest Grove 97116 84 low-income homes · For older adults · (503) 357-0777
- Merlo Station Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2024 SW Merlo Ct, Beaverton 97003 80 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 49 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Brentwood Oaks Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3245 SW 182nd Ave, Aloha 97003 78 low-income homes · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Farmington Meadows HUD-assisted 4560 SW 160th Ave, Aloha 97078 69 low-income homes · For families · (503) 643-2326
- Belleau Wood Tax credit (LIHTC) 14914 SW Tracy Ann Ct, Beaverton 97007 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 1992 · For families
- Villa Capri Tax credit (LIHTC) 1160 SE Washington St, Hillsboro 97123 63 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Orchards at Orenco Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 6598 NE Cherry Dr, Hillsboro 97124 58 low-income homes · 1 bd: 44 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Fircrest Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 13765 SW Allen Blvd, Beaverton 97005 59 homes, 57 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 19 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Orchards at Orenco PH 1, the Tax credit (LIHTC) 6520 NE Cherry Dr, Hillsboro 97124 57 low-income homes · 2 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Sierra West, Proyecto Adelantes Familias Tax credit (LIHTC) 353 SE 12th Ave, Hillsboro 97123 57 low-income homes · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2008
- Orchards at Orenco Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 6616 NE Cherry Dr, Hillsboro 97124 52 low-income homes · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Jose Arciga Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2922 19th Ave, Forest Grove 97116 50 homes, 49 low-income · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Benjamin's Corner Tax credit (LIHTC) 2900 SE 38th Ct, Hillsboro 97123 48 low-income homes · In service since 1991
- Crestview Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 4600 SW 141st Ave, Beaverton 97005 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 33 · In service since 2012 · For families · (503) 941-5857
- Garden Grove Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2727 22nd Ave, Forest Grove 97116 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 2008 · For families · (503) 359-4654
- Knoll at Tigard Tax credit (LIHTC) 12291 SW Knoll Dr, Tigard 97223 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Merlo Station Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2054 SW Merlo Ct, Beaverton 97003 48 low-income homes · 3 bd: 40 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Tarkington Square HUD-assisted 357 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro 97124 48 low-income homes · For older adults · (503) 648-3494
- Willow Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2824 22nd Ave, Forest Grove 97116 46 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 45 · In service since 2008
- Montebello Tax credit (LIHTC) 220 SE 12th Ave, Hillsboro 97123 45 low-income homes · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 21 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Alma Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 6300 NE Cherry Dr, Hillsboro 97124 45 homes, 44 low-income · 1 bd: 45 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Cornelius Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 120 N 13th Ave, Cornelius 97113 45 homes, 44 low-income · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2019
- Covey Run Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1727 Covey Run Dr, Forest Grove 97116 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 26 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Kinnaman Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 17400 SW Kinnaman RD, Beaverton 97078 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Spencer House HUD-assisted 13665 SW Larch Pl, Beaverton 97005 48 homes, 38 low-income · For families · (503) 644-4496
- Oleson Woods Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 9166 SW 91st Ave, Tigard 97223 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 21 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Maples, the HUD-assisted 1136 SE Maple St, Hillsboro 97123 30 homes, 29 low-income · For older adults · (503) 681-9096
- Village at Washington Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 11159 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard 97223 26 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 5 · 3 bd: 7 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Forest Manor Apts HUD-assisted 2141 Quince St, Forest Grove 97116 28 homes, 25 low-income · For older adults · (503) 357-5144
- Stewart Terrace HUD-assisted 1000 N Sherwood BLVD, Sherwood 97140 29 homes, 24 low-income · For older adults · (503) 625-7883
- Rolling Green Apartments HUD-assisted 2206 SE 44th Ave, Hillsboro 97129 25 homes, 24 low-income · For people with disabilities · (503) 648-4579
- Maples II, the HUD-assisted 1138 SE Maple St, Hillsboro 97123 21 low-income homes · For older adults · (503) 844-8812
- Smallwood Apartments HUD-assisted 1300 E Main St, Hillsboro 97123 18 homes, 17 low-income · For people with disabilities · (503) 640-5693
- Bridge, the HUD-assisted 5920 SW 141st Ave, Beaverton 97005 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (503) 671-0752
- Laceleaf Apartments HUD-assisted 1250 E Main St, Hillsboro 97123 15 homes, 14 low-income · For people with disabilities · (503) 640-0530
- Spruce Place HUD-assisted 4565 SW 185th Ave, Beaverton 97078 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (503) 591-9280
- Aloha Project HUD-assisted 4455 SW 184th Ave, Aloha 97078 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (503) 682-7788
- Aloha Park Apts HUD-assisted 875 SW 185th Ave, Aloha 97003 80 homes, 8 low-income · For families · (503) 649-6340
- Willows Apartments, the HUD-assisted 365 NW Adams Ave, Hillsboro 97124 9 homes, 8 low-income · For people with disabilities · (503) 681-0908
- Metzger Park Apts HUD-assisted 10025 SW 85th Ave, Tigard 97223 32 homes, 6 low-income · For families · (503) 892-2340
- Triplexes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1104 SE Baseline St, Hillsboro 97123 6 low-income homes · In service since 1989
- Hill Street Duplex Tax credit (LIHTC) 9283 SW Hill St, Tigard 97223 4 low-income homes · In service since 1991 · For families
- Estate House Tax credit (LIHTC) 339 NE 4th Ave, Hillsboro 97124 1 low-income home · In service since 1988
- Triple Crown III Tax credit (LIHTC) 3890 SW 198th Ave, Aloha 97078 1 low-income home · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 1988
- Briarcreek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1015 NW Briarcreek Way, Hillsboro 97006 203 homes
- Hawthorne Villa Tax credit (LIHTC) 7709 SW Pfaffle St, Portland 97223 119 homes · In service since 1996 · For families
- Terrace View Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6685 SW Sagert St, Tualatin 97062 100 homes · In service since 1997 · For families
- Greenburg Oaks Tax credit (LIHTC) 11855 SW 91st Ave, Tigard 97223 81 homes · In service since 2006 · For families
- Sierra West Tax credit (LIHTC) 356 SE 12th Ave, Hillsboro 97123 55 homes
- Covey Run Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1786 Covey Run Dr, Forest Grove 97116 39 homes
- Linnwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 23455 SW Main St, Sherwood 97140 24 homes
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Washington County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Washington County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,950 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 2 people | $30,800 | $51,350 | $82,150 |
| 3 people | $34,650 | $57,750 | $92,400 |
| 4 people | $38,500 | $64,150 | $102,650 |
| 5 people | $41,600 | $69,300 | $110,900 |
| 6 people | $44,700 | $74,450 | $119,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $79,550 | $127,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $84,700 | $135,500 |
Area median income: $128,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,374 – $1,680
- 1 bedroom $1,470 – $1,796
- 2 bedrooms $1,690 – $2,066
- 3 bedrooms $2,295 – $2,805
- 4 bedrooms $2,762 – $3,376
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of Washington County Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 3,400 vouchers · 219 public housing units (503) 846-4794 Housing Authority of Washington County: HousingServices@washingtoncountyor.gov
Housing agencies in Oregon Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Oregon
What Oregon law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 31 days
- ORS 90.300(13)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 10 days
- ORS 90.394(2)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- ORS 90.427(3)
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 7 or 90 days, depending on the case
- ORS 90.323(1)-(2)
- Only a court order can remove youORS 90.375
- Protection from retaliationORS 90.385(1)
- Protection related to immigration statusORS 90.306
Help
Where to get help with rent in Washington County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Washington County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Bienestar
448 S 1st Ave Ste 100, Hillsboro · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 5 more
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OPEN DOOR COUNSELING CENTER DBA Open Door Housingworks
34420 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Hillsboro · Spanish
Also serves in Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 6 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Washington County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Oregon, the average home bill was $130 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$3,756
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,878
- Security deposit
- $1,878
- Total
- $3,756
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Washington County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,527; 1 bedroom: $1,633; 2 bedrooms: $1,878; 3 bedrooms: $2,550; 4 bedrooms: $3,069. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Washington County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,878) without spending more than 30% of income takes $36.12 an hour full time, or $75,120 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Washington County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $64,150 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Washington County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,690 and $2,066 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Washington County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,730 in 97113 to $2,340 in 97140. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Washington County?
HUD lists 69 properties with homes for low-income households in Washington County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Washington County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Washington County, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Oregon, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).