Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Grant County, Washington
Grant County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,361 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,116 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $26.17 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,361
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 33% less than in Washington
- Typical rent
- $1,116
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 37% less than in Washington
- Wage needed
- $26.17
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $54,440 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 43%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 14% less than in Washington
Only here
Renting in Grant County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Adams County has the lowest typical rent ($877), 21% below the $1,116 in Grant County.
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 Grant 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 Grant County was $1,458 a month in September 2026: 0.6% less than 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 | $1,034 | $19.88 | $41,360 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,361 | $26.17 | $54,440 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,850 | $35.58 | $74,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,275 | $43.75 | $91,000 |
HUD area: Grant County, WA. 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 19 ZIP codes in Grant County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,110 in 98851 to $1,450 in 99349. 7 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,361).
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)
| 98823 | Grant County, WA | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,860 | $2,290 |
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| 98823 | Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,860 | $2,290 |
| 98824 | Grant County, WA | $1,050 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,890 | $2,320 |
| 98832 | Adams County, WA | $870 | $960 | $1,190 | $1,640 | $2,000 |
| 98832 | Grant County, WA | $870 | $960 | $1,190 | $1,640 | $2,000 |
| 98832 | Lincoln County, WA | $870 | $960 | $1,190 | $1,640 | $2,000 |
| 98837 | Grant County, WA | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,860 | $2,290 |
| 98848 | Grant County, WA | $1,050 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,890 | $2,320 |
| 98848 | Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $1,050 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,890 | $2,320 |
| 98851 | Grant County, WA | $840 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,540 | $1,870 |
| 98853 | Grant County, WA | $850 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
| 98857 | Adams County, WA | $970 | $980 | $1,290 | $1,750 | $2,150 |
| 98857 | Grant County, WA | $970 | $980 | $1,290 | $1,750 | $2,150 |
| 98860 | Grant County, WA | $890 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,590 | $1,960 |
| 99123 | Grant County, WA | $980 | $990 | $1,290 | $1,750 | $2,160 |
| 99135 | Grant County, WA | $840 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
| 99321 | Grant County, WA | $1,020 | $1,030 | $1,340 | $1,820 | $2,240 |
| 99349 | Grant County, WA | $1,100 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,970 | $2,420 |
| 99357 | Grant County, WA | $970 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,740 | $2,140 |
- 98823 · Grant County, WA $1,370$1,860
- 98823 · Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $1,370$1,860
- 98824 · Grant County, WA $1,390$1,890
- 98832 · Adams County, WA $1,190$1,640
- 98832 · Grant County, WA $1,190$1,640
- 98832 · Lincoln County, WA $1,190$1,640
- 98837 · Grant County, WA $1,370$1,860
- 98848 · Grant County, WA $1,390$1,890
- 98848 · Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $1,390$1,890
- 98851 · Grant County, WA $1,110$1,540
- 98853 · Grant County, WA $1,120$1,540
- 98857 · Adams County, WA $1,290$1,750
- 98857 · Grant County, WA $1,290$1,750
- 98860 · Grant County, WA $1,170$1,590
- 99123 · Grant County, WA $1,290$1,750
- 99135 · Grant County, WA $1,120$1,540
- 99321 · Grant County, WA $1,340$1,820
- 99349 · Grant County, WA $1,450$1,970
- 99357 · Grant County, WA $1,280$1,740
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 Grant County, 43% of renter households are in that position; in Washington, 50%, 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.
43%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
11,937 households rent in Grant County
- Spend half or more of their income 20%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 57%
Compared with the state and the country
- Grant 43%
- Washington 50%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Grant County
HUD lists 45 properties with homes for low-income households in Grant 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)
- 34
- HUD-assisted
- 13
- public housing
- 1
1,639 homes in all; 1,571 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Grant County Scattered Sites Public housing 211 Continental Hts, Grand Coulee 99133 218 low-income homes · Run by HA Of Grant County · Average payment: $551 a month · Average wait: 25 months · Homes at several sites · (509) 762-5541
- Heron Creek Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 222 E 9th Ave, Moses Lake 98837 96 homes, 94 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities
- Pioneer Village Retirement Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 816 Sharon Ave E, Moses Lake 98837 84 low-income homes · 1 bd: 43 · 2 bd: 41 · In service since 2009 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Casa Kino Tax credit (LIHTC) 705 Central Ave N, Quincy 98848 51 homes, 50 low-income · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 31 · In service since 2013
- Reino del Cielo Tax credit (LIHTC) 440 Cherry St, Royal City 99357 51 homes, 50 low-income · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2009
- Royal City Family Housing II Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Apple Ave Ne, Royal City 99357 51 homes, 50 low-income · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 15 · In service since 2019
- ST. Martha Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 125 E Deacon Ave, Quincy 98848 51 homes, 50 low-income · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2010
- Capehart - Wherry Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1407 Arnold Dr, Moses Lake 98837 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families
- Larson AFB Housing HUD-assisted 1000 Vandenburg Loop, Moses Lake 98837 47 low-income homes · For families · (509) 762-5541
- Villa Santa Maria - Mattawa Tax credit (LIHTC) 55 2nd St, Mattawa 99349 45 homes, 44 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 21 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Pelican Horn Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 303 W 6th Ave, Moses Lake 98837 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · In service since 2006 · For older adults, people with disabilities · (509) 765-7437
- The Vineyard Apts (MATTAWA) Tax credit (LIHTC) 825 3rd Pl, Mattawa 99349 36 low-income homes · 3 bd: 21 · 4 bd: 15 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Vineyard Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 825 3rd Pl, Mattawa 99349 36 homes, 35 low-income · 3 bd: 21 · 4 bd: 15 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Dawn Village Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 318 E St NE, Ephrata 98823 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 6 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2007 · For people with disabilities, families · (509) 707-3457
- La Amistad Tax credit (LIHTC) 912 S County Rd, Warden 98857 30 homes, 29 low-income · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Summerwind Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 340 E St NE, Ephrata 98823 28 homes, 27 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 13 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, families
- Moses Lake Estates HUD-assisted 845 E Hill Ave, Moses Lake 98837 40 homes, 26 low-income · For families · (509) 765-1443
- Lakeview Manor HUD-assisted 423 S Beech St, Moses Lake 98837 26 low-income homes · For older adults · (509) 765-8735
- Baird Springs Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1120 3rd Ave NE, Ephrata 98823 26 homes, 25 low-income · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Beasley Hills Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1211 2nd Ave NE, Ephrata 98823 26 homes, 25 low-income · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2000 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Birch Street Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1010 Birch St SW, Quincy 98848 26 homes, 25 low-income · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2001 · For people with disabilities, families
- Chaparral Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1432 E Craig St, Moses Lake 98837 26 homes, 25 low-income · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2000 · For people with disabilities, families
- Chaparral II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1422 E Craig St, Moses Lake 98837 26 homes, 25 low-income · 3 bd: 15 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2006 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Frenchman Hill Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 590 Beech Ave, Royal City 99357 26 homes, 25 low-income · 3 bd: 15 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2000 · For people with disabilities, families
- Jardin de Rosas Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Juniper Cir NE, Royal City 99357 26 homes, 25 low-income · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Lakeland Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 825 N Evelyn Dr, Moses Lake 98837 26 homes, 25 low-income · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 1999 · For people with disabilities, families
- Lakeland Pointe II Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 801 N Evelyn Dr, Moses Lake 98837 26 homes, 25 low-income · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families
- Moses Lake Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 1501 S Monroe St, Moses Lake 98837 26 homes, 25 low-income · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 1998 · For people with disabilities, families
- Park View Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 E St NE, Quincy 98848 26 homes, 25 low-income · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Pershing Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1243 Adair St, Moses Lake 98837 26 homes, 25 low-income · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Priest Rapids Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 850 3rd Pl, Mattawa 99349 26 homes, 25 low-income · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2002 · For people with disabilities, families
- Third Avenue Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 E St NE, Quincy 98848 26 homes, 25 low-income · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Wahluke Slope Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 301 Brian Ave, Mattawa 99349 26 homes, 25 low-income · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Camas Court Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 23 2nd Ave SW, Soap Lake 98851 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · In service since 2008 · For older adults, people with disabilities · (509) 762-5541
- Vista Park Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 800 S County Rd, Warden 98857 24 homes, 23 low-income · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Chestnut Grove Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 610 S Chestnut St, Moses Lake 98837 23 homes, 22 low-income · 1 bd: 23 · In service since 1993 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Fairview Apartments HUD-assisted 508 E 2nd St, Warden 98857 21 homes, 20 low-income · For older adults · (509) 349-7182
- Alderwood Manor HUD-assisted 401 S Alder Ave, Warden 98857 20 low-income homes · For families · (509) 349-2930
- Quincy Manor Apartments HUD-assisted 205 D St SW, Quincy 98848 20 low-income homes · For families · (509) 787-4005
- ST. Martins Court HUD-assisted 617 S Balsam St, Moses Lake 98837 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (509) 765-1955
- Pelican Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 211 E 7th Ave, Moses Lake 98837 19 homes, 18 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities, families
- Northwest Estates II HUD-assisted 1447 W Sunset Dr, Moses Lake 98837 17 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (509) 762-4126
- Spring Canyon Apartments HUD-assisted 106 Hill Ave, Grand Coulee 99133 17 low-income homes · For families · (509) 633-3481
- Northwest Estates I HUD-assisted 1033 Northwest Ln, Moses Lake 98837 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (425) 562-1200
- 1443 E Craig ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 1443 E Craig St, Moses Lake 98837 25 homes
3 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 Grant 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 Grant 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 | $20,400 | $33,950 | $54,350 |
| 2 people | $23,300 | $38,800 | $62,100 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,650 | $69,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,300 | $90,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,150 | $96,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,050 | $102,450 |
Area median income: $78,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Grant County, WA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $931 – $1,137
- 1 bedroom $936 – $1,144
- 2 bedrooms $1,225 – $1,497
- 3 bedrooms $1,665 – $2,035
- 4 bedrooms $2,048 – $2,503
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
- HA Of Grant County Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 237 vouchers · 218 public housing units (509) 762-5541 HA Of Grant County: canderson@hagc.net
Housing agencies in Washington Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Washington
What Washington 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?
- 30 days
- RCW 59.18.280(1)(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- RCW 59.12.030(3)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 20 days
- RCW 59.18.200(1)(a)
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 30 or 90 days, depending on the case
- RCW 59.18.140(3)(a)-(b)
- Only a court order can remove youRCW 59.18.290(1)
- Protection from retaliationRCW 59.18.240
- Repair and deduct from the rentRCW 59.18.100(2)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Grant County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Grant County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
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Count power on top of the rent: in Washington, the average home bill was $114 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
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Cash to move in
$2,722
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,361
- Security deposit
- $1,361
- Total
- $2,722
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 Grant County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,034; 1 bedroom: $1,040; 2 bedrooms: $1,361; 3 bedrooms: $1,850; 4 bedrooms: $2,275. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Grant County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,361) without spending more than 30% of income takes $26.17 an hour full time, or $54,440 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Grant County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $48,500 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 Grant 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 $1,225 and $1,497 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Grant County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,110 in 98851 to $1,450 in 99349. 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 Grant County?
HUD lists 45 properties with homes for low-income households in Grant 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 Grant County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Grant County, 43% of renter households are in that position; in Washington, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).