How much does it cost to rent in Camas, WA?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Camas, WA is $2,227. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Camas cheaper than other Washington cities?

Camas falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #41 out of 110 cities at $2,227/mo.

When was Camas rent data last updated?

Camas rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Camas, WA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Camas, WA at $2,130 per month, which is 4% below the $2,227 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Camas

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Pop. 27,007·41st most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Camas, WA

Median rent (all units)

$2,227/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.8%

Month-over-Month

-0.5%

vs US Median

+$265

Stable (Monthly)

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Camas · $2,227

More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

64/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 7% below what Camas's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,227/mo

Expected by trend

$2,400/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Camas's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,740

1 BR

$1,870

2 BR

$2,130

3 BR

$2,920

4 BR+

$3,430

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,130/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,227 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 →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$26,724/yr

At $2,227/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Camas, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 54.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

27,007

Median income

$141,126

Median age

40.7

Renters

21.7%

Age distribution

29.2%

13.4%

31%

13.2%

Under 1829.2%

18–3413.4%

35–5431%

55–6413.2%

65+13.2%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

71.3%

12.6%

White71.3%

Black1.6%

Hispanic6.5%

Asian12.6%

Other7.9%

Education (25+)

13.8%

27.7%

54.8%

No HS diploma3.7%

HS diploma13.8%

Some college27.7%

Bachelor's+54.8%

Housing tenure

78.3%

21.7%

Owner78.3%

Renter21.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Camas, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,661 → $2,227

up 34.1%

Income

$121,094 → $141,126

up 16.5%

Population

25,774 → 27,007

up 4.8%

Renter share

20.1% → 21.7%

+1.6 pts

Bachelor's+

52.6% → 54.8%

+2.2 pts

Median age

41.6 → 40.7

-0.9 yrs

The median rent in Camas, WA stood at $1,661 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,227, reflecting a 34.1% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $121,094 to $141,126 across the same window, up 16.5% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.8% since 2021, moving from about 25,774 residents to roughly 27,007. Renters now make up 21.7% of households, compared with 20.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 54.8% of adults here, versus 52.6% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Camas, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Camas on your salary?

At $2,227/mo, how Camas rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $105,818/yr · Rent = 25.3% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $75,130/yr · Rent = 35.6% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $86,542/yr · Rent = 30.9% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $154,683/yr · Rent = 17.3% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $197,646/yr · Rent = 13.5% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $70,347/yr · Rent = 38% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $63,515/yr · Rent = 42.1% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $78,288/yr · Rent = 34.1% income

stretched

By apartment size

Camas rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Camas. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Camas, WA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Camas is $2,227/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,740/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,130/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,870/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,920/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($141,126/yr), Camas ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Camas an affordable city for renters?

Camas is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,227/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($141,126/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Camas falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Camas?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,227/mo in Camas. The local median household income is $141,126/yr, meaning the typical Camas household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Camas?

Rent in Camas has increased 4.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Camas rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Camas is middle-of-the-pack for Washington for rent, ranking #41 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,227/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Camas?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Camas ($2,227/mo): Gresham ($1,611/mo), Wood Village ($1,626/mo), Fairview ($1,730/mo).

What percentage of Camas residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.7% of Camas households are renters, while 78.3% are owner-occupied. Camas leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Camas rent compare to the national average?

Camas's median rent of $2,227/mo is $265 (14%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #41 out of 110 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

19%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,227/mo, rent takes ~19% of Camas's median household income ($141,126/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Camas 19%Benchmark 30%

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