How many renters live in West Richland, Washington?
The City of West Richland has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 13.94 percent of the population living in West Richland.
What is the rental market like in West Richland, Washington?
There are an estimated housing units in the West Richland area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in West Richland, Washington, there are 1.04 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in West Richland?
The rental vacancy rate in West Richland is 0 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in West Richland for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in West Richland
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 21 | 206 | 457 | 52 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in West Richland
A large number of apartments in West Richland 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 West Richland
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,052 to $2,361. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $1,052 |
| One BR | $1,206 |
| Two BR | $1,485 |
| Three BR | $1,960 |
| Four BR | $2,361 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in West Richland, Washington
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in West Richland?
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 | 29 | 100 percent |
| One BR | 5 | 24 percent |
| Two BR | 138 | 67 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in West Richland, Washington
How many affordable rental units are in West Richland?
Income Based Apartments in West Richland, Washington
West Richland features 0 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 West Richland, Washington
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in West Richland.
Housing Choice Vouchers in West Richland, Washington
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay West Richland landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in West Richland.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in West Richland, Washington for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,337 and $1,634.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.