Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Walla Walla County, Washington
Walla Walla County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,561 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,218 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $30.02 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,561
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 24% less than in Washington
- Typical rent
- $1,218
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 31% less than in Washington
- Wage needed
- $30.02
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $62,440 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 54%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 8% more than in Washington
Only here
Renting in Walla Walla County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Garfield County, the typical rent is $791: 35% less than in Walla Walla County ($1,218).
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 Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla County was $1,474 a month in September 2026: 3.3% more 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 | $1,127 | $21.67 | $45,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,193 | $22.94 | $47,720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,561 | $30.02 | $62,440 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,154 | $41.42 | $86,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,609 | $50.17 | $104,360 |
HUD area: Walla Walla, 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 11 ZIP codes in Walla Walla County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,400 in 99323 to $1,620 in 99362. 2 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,561).
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)
| 99323 | Walla Walla, WA | $1,000 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,910 | $2,340 |
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| 99324 | Walla Walla, WA | $1,080 | $1,140 | $1,490 | $2,060 | $2,490 |
| 99329 | Walla Walla, WA | $1,070 | $1,150 | $1,500 | $2,060 | $2,500 |
| 99348 | Columbia County, WA | $970 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,910 | $2,340 |
| 99348 | Walla Walla, WA | $970 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,910 | $2,340 |
| 99360 | Walla Walla, WA | $970 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,910 | $2,340 |
| 99361 | Columbia County, WA | $1,060 | $1,140 | $1,480 | $2,040 | $2,470 |
| 99361 | Walla Walla, WA | $1,060 | $1,140 | $1,480 | $2,040 | $2,470 |
| 99362 | Umatilla County, OR | $1,170 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $2,240 | $2,710 |
| 99362 | Walla Walla, WA | $1,170 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $2,240 | $2,710 |
| 99363 | Walla Walla, WA | $1,000 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,920 | $2,340 |
- 99323 · Walla Walla, WA $1,400$1,910
- 99324 · Walla Walla, WA $1,490$2,060
- 99329 · Walla Walla, WA $1,500$2,060
- 99348 · Columbia County, WA $1,400$1,910
- 99348 · Walla Walla, WA $1,400$1,910
- 99360 · Walla Walla, WA $1,400$1,910
- 99361 · Columbia County, WA $1,480$2,040
- 99361 · Walla Walla, WA $1,480$2,040
- 99362 · Umatilla County, OR $1,620$2,240
- 99362 · Walla Walla, WA $1,620$2,240
- 99363 · Walla Walla, WA $1,400$1,920
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 Walla Walla County, 54% 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.
54%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
8,211 households rent in Walla Walla County
- Spend half or more of their income 23%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 31%
- Spend less than 30% 46%
Compared with the state and the country
- Walla Walla 54%
- Washington 50%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Walla Walla County
HUD lists 24 properties with homes for low-income households in Walla Walla County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 13
- HUD-assisted
- 11
830 homes in all; 744 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Walla Walla Scattered Site Properties Tax credit (LIHTC) 244 + 248 Tausick Way, Walla Walla 99362 84 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 43 · 4 bd: 21 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Wwha Housing Senior Properties Tax credit (LIHTC) 517 Cayuse St, Walla Walla 99362 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2018 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Valle Lindo Two Tax credit (LIHTC) 165 Labor Camp Rd, Walla Walla 99362 68 homes, 67 low-income · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 39 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Valle Lindo One Tax credit (LIHTC) 165 Labor Camp Rd, Walla Walla 99362 60 homes, 59 low-income · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 23 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2011
- Marjorie Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 817 N Main St, Walla Walla 99362 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 49 · In service since 2005 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Whitman Court HUD-assisted 305 Ash St, Walla Walla 99362 49 low-income homes · For older adults · (509) 529-4980
- Lariat Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 210 N Spokane St, Walla Walla 99362 43 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2015
- ST. Michaels the Archangel Haven Tax credit (LIHTC) 1360 Parade Loop, Walla Walla 99362 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2016 · For people experiencing homelessness
- South Wilbur Manor HUD-assisted 135D S Wilbur Ave, Walla Walla 99362 38 low-income homes · For families · (509) 529-9451
- South Wilbur Manor Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 135 S Wilbur Ave, Walla Walla 99362 38 homes, 37 low-income · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Galbraith Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 343 Catherine St, Walla Walla 99362 34 homes, 33 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2009 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Creekside Cottages Tax credit (LIHTC) 1297 SE Creekside Dr, College Place 99324 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 2000 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Rosehaven Cottages Tax credit (LIHTC) 1423 Drumheller St, Walla Walla 99362 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2006 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Washington School Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 517 Cayuse St, Walla Walla 99362 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 1998 · For older adults
- Mike Foye Home HUD-assisted 420 W Alder St, Walla Walla 99362 25 homes, 22 low-income · For older adults · (509) 529-4706
- Garden Court HUD-assisted 420 W Alder St, Walla Walla 99362 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (509) 455-4053
- Desoto Senior Housing HUD-assisted 1964 Melrose St, Walla Walla 99362 13 low-income homes · For older adults · (509) 529-4980
- Blue Mountain Senior Housing HUD-assisted 504 Malcolm St, Walla Walla 99362 10 low-income homes · For older adults · (509) 524-4980
- Melrose Place HUD-assisted 1960 Melrose St, Walla Walla 99362 8 homes, 7 low-income · For people with disabilities · (509) 529-4980
- Wellington Arms HUD-assisted 1970 Melrose St, Walla Walla 99362 8 homes, 7 low-income · For people with disabilities · (509) 529-4980
- St Michaels Haven HUD-assisted 1390 Parade Loop, Walla Walla 99362 40 homes, 4 low-income · (509) 358-4250
- Whitman Street Housing HUD-assisted 104 Whitman St, Walla Walla 99362 5 homes, 4 low-income · For people with disabilities · (509) 529-4980
- Blue Street Housing Group HUD-assisted 315 N Blue St, Walla Walla 99362 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (509) 529-4980
- Walla Walla Va Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 77 Wainwright Dr, Walla Walla 99362 39 homes
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 Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla 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 | $21,500 | $35,850 | $57,300 |
| 2 people | $24,600 | $40,950 | $65,500 |
| 3 people | $27,650 | $46,050 | $73,700 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,150 | $81,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,250 | $88,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,350 | $94,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,450 | $101,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,550 | $108,050 |
Area median income: $102,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Walla Walla, WA MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,014 – $1,240
- 1 bedroom $1,074 – $1,312
- 2 bedrooms $1,405 – $1,717
- 3 bedrooms $1,939 – $2,369
- 4 bedrooms $2,348 – $2,870
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 City of Walla Walla Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,096 vouchers (509) 527-4542 HA City of Walla Walla: sarahs@wallawallaha.org
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 Walla Walla County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Walla Walla 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
$3,122
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,561
- Security deposit
- $1,561
- Total
- $3,122
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 Walla Walla County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,127; 1 bedroom: $1,193; 2 bedrooms: $1,561; 3 bedrooms: $2,154; 4 bedrooms: $2,609. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Walla Walla County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,561) without spending more than 30% of income takes $30.02 an hour full time, or $62,440 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Walla Walla County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $51,150 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 Walla Walla 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 $1,405 and $1,717 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Walla Walla County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,400 in 99323 to $1,620 in 99362. 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 Walla Walla County?
HUD lists 24 properties with homes for low-income households in Walla Walla County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. 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 Walla Walla County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Walla Walla County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in Washington, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).