KENT, WA
CitySAFMR
King County
Found 7 ZIPs
BRFMR
Eff. Rent
0 BR$1,890 – $2,140$1,280 – $2,320
1 BR$1,960 – $2,210$1,510 – $2,380
2 BR$2,280 – $2,580$2,120 – $2,810
3 BR$2,980 – $3,380$2,640 – $3,470
4 BR$3,510 – $3,970$3,240 – $3,900
5 BR$4,508
6 BR$5,184
7 BR$5,962
8 BR$6,856

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Market Alignment

FMR / market rent by bedroom.

Studio
Studio- 2 ZIPs
0.85ratio range
Median FMR$2,110
Median Market$2,470
vs market-$360

FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.

2
Studio- 1 ZIP
1.28ratio
FMR$2,140
Market$1,670
vs market+$470

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

Studio- 1 ZIP
1.33ratio
FMR$1,920
Market$1,440
vs market+$480

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

Studio- 3 ZIPs
1.44-1.48ratio range
Median FMR$1,950
Median Market$1,350
vs market+$600

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

3
0.85-1.48
1 BR
1 BR- 2 ZIPs
0.88ratio range
Median FMR$2,190
Median Market$2,480
vs market-$290

FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.

2
1 BR- 2 ZIPs
1.18-1.20ratio range
Median FMR$2,115
Median Market$1,785
vs market+$330

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

2
1 BR- 2 ZIPs
1.29-1.30ratio range
Median FMR$1,970
Median Market$1,525
vs market+$445

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

2
1 BR- 1 ZIP
1.32ratio
FMR$2,190
Market$1,660
vs market+$530

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

1
0.88-1.32
2 BR
2 BR- 2 ZIPs
0.83ratio range
Median FMR$2,550
Median Market$3,090
vs market-$540

FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.

2
2 BR- 2 ZIPs
0.93ratio range
Median FMR$2,330
Median Market$2,510
vs market-$180

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

2
2 BR- 1 ZIP
0.96ratio
FMR$2,280
Market$2,380
vs market-$100

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

1
2 BR- 1 ZIP
1.03ratio
FMR$2,580
Market$2,500
vs market+$80

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

1
2 BR- 1 ZIP
1.20ratio
FMR$2,550
Market$2,120
vs market+$430

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

1
0.83-1.20
3 BR
3 BR- 2 ZIPs
0.94ratio range
Median FMR$3,340
Median Market$3,540
vs market-$200

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

2
3 BR- 2 ZIPs
1.04-1.06ratio range
Median FMR$3,000
Median Market$2,855
vs market+$145

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

2
3 BR- 2 ZIPs
1.13-1.14ratio range
Median FMR$3,225
Median Market$2,850
vs market+$375

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

2
3 BR- 1 ZIP
1.27ratio
FMR$3,340
Market$2,640
vs market+$700

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

1
0.94-1.27
4 BR
4 BR- 2 ZIPs
1.01ratio range
Median FMR$3,920
Median Market$3,900
vs market+$20

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

2
4 BR- 3 ZIPs
1.02-1.04ratio range
Median FMR$3,550
Median Market$3,440
vs market+$110

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

3
4 BR- 1 ZIP
1.16ratio
FMR$3,970
Market$3,430
vs market+$540

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

4 BR- 1 ZIP
1.21ratio
FMR$3,920
Market$3,240
vs market+$680

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

1.01-1.21
0.700.800.901.001.101.201.30aligned range

Voucher alignment varies significantly by bedroom size in this area.

Historical
FY 2022-2026

Data freshness

FMR
FY2026
Market rent
last ~365 days
About this result(HUD FMR/SAFMR details)

This page shows HUD Fair Market Rent data for KENT, WA (WA) for FY 2026. Fair Market Rent (FMR) is a HUD benchmark used to determine payment standards for programs like the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program.

Values are shown for 0–4 bedroom units. In some metro areas HUD publishes Small Area FMR (SAFMR) at the ZIP-code level; otherwise the county/metropolitan-area FMR applies. This result is labeled SAFMR based on HUD's designation for the area and the available data.

Tip: use these numbers as a starting point and confirm local program rules (payment standards may differ from HUD's published FMR). If you're comparing neighborhoods, SAFMR ZIP ranges can highlight variation within the same county.

KENT, WA fair market rent and Section 8 rent limits

The FY 2026 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) page for KENT, WA shows monthly rent limits by bedroom size for Housing Choice Voucher and Section 8 comparisons. The 2 bedroom fair market rent is $2,550 and the 4 bedroom fair market rent is $3,920.

Use this page for searches like KENT, WA FMR, KENT, WA fair market rent, and KENT, WA Section 8 payment standards. Local housing authorities can set payment standards above or below published HUD FMR, so confirm program rules before underwriting a property.

FY 2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom size for KENT, WA
Bedroom sizeHUD FMR
Studio$2,110
1 bedroom$2,190
2 bedroom$2,550
3 bedroom$3,340
4 bedroom$3,920