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Aberdeen

Pop. 17,088·105th most expensive in Washington·Aberdeen rents are up 13.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,436/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.1%
Month-over-Month
+9.4%
vs US Median
-$526
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Aberdeen · $1,436
More affordable than 79% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,436/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$57,000/yr
Local median income
$52,195/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Aberdeen's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$790
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,800
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,150/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,436 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,232/yr
At $1,436/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.1% YoY, +9.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Aberdeen, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,088
Median income
$52,195
Median age
37.7
Renters
43.5%
Age distribution
24.8%
20.7%
25.9%
18.8%
Under 1824.8%
18–3420.7%
35–5425.9%
55–649.8%
65+18.8%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
70.9%
22.8%
White70.9%
Black1.3%
Hispanic22.8%
Asian1.5%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
16.3%
32.7%
35.8%
15.2%
No HS diploma16.3%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+15.2%
Housing tenure
56.5%
43.5%
Owner56.5%
Renter43.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Aberdeen, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,836 → $52,195
up 19.1%
Population
16,842 → 17,088
up 1.5%
Renter share
48.4% → 43.5%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
16.7% → 15.2%
-1.5 pts
Median age
35.3 → 37.7
+2.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $52,195 today, compared with $43,836 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 16,842 residents to roughly 17,088. Renters now make up 43.5% of households, compared with 48.4% five years ago.

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Aberdeen rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Aberdeen, WA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Aberdeen is $1,436/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,150/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,610/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($52,195/yr), Aberdeen ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Aberdeen an affordable city for renters?

Aberdeen is considered moderate for renters. At $1,436/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($52,195/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Aberdeen slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Aberdeen?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,436/mo in Aberdeen. The local median household income is $52,195/yr, meaning the typical Aberdeen household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Aberdeen?

Rent in Aberdeen has increased 13.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Aberdeen rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Aberdeen is one of the more affordable cities in Washington for rent, ranking #105 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,436/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Aberdeen?

Ocean Shores is nearby and more affordable at $1,339/mo, which is $97 less than Aberdeen.

What percentage of Aberdeen residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.5% of Aberdeen households are renters, while 56.5% are owner-occupied. Aberdeen leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Aberdeen rent compare to the national average?

Aberdeen's median rent of $1,436/mo is $526 (27%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #105 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,436/mo, rent takes ~33% of Aberdeen's median household income ($52,195/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Aberdeen 33%Benchmark 30%
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