How many renters live in Walla Walla County, Washington?
The County of Walla Walla County has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 27.18 percent of the population living in Walla Walla County.
What is the rental market like in Walla Walla County, Washington?
There are an estimated housing units in the Walla Walla County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Walla Walla County, Washington, there are 1.08 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Walla Walla County?
The rental vacancy rate in Walla Walla County is 8 percent. This is a higher than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are high it means that there are a lot of available units and rents tend to be lower.
How many rental units are in Walla Walla County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Walla Walla County
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 537 | 1,900 | 2,977 | 1,720 | 464 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Walla Walla County
A large number of apartments in Walla Walla County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Walla Walla County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $986 to $2,308. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $986 |
| One BR | $1,107 |
| Two BR | $1,454 |
| Three BR | $1,991 |
| Four BR | $2,308 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Walla Walla County, Washington
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Walla Walla County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 330 | 61 percent |
| One BR | 1,582 | 83 percent |
| Two BR | 2,352 | 79 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Walla Walla County, Washington
How many affordable rental units are in Walla Walla County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Walla Walla County, Washington including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
| Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly | |
| Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Walla Walla County, Washington
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Walla Walla County, Washington
Walla Walla County features 201 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Walla Walla County, Washington
There are 733 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Walla Walla County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Walla Walla County, Washington
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Walla Walla County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Walla Walla County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Walla Walla County, Washington for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,309 and $1,599.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.