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

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Dupont, WA is $2,757. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Dupont cheaper than other Washington cities?

Dupont is one of the pricier cities in Washington, ranking #15 out of 110 cities tracked at $2,757/mo.

When was Dupont rent data last updated?

Dupont 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 Dupont, WA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Dupont, WA at $2,740 per month, which is close to the $2,757 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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Dupont

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Pop. 9,931·15th most expensive in Washington·Dupont rents are up 10.0% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,757/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.0%

Month-over-Month

-0.6%

vs US Median

+$795

Falling (Monthly)

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Dupont · $2,757

More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

45/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Dupont's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$2,757/mo

Expected by trend

$2,683/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,970

1 BR

$2,230

2 BR

$2,740

3 BR

$3,840

4 BR+

$4,380

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,740/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,757 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

$33,084/yr

At $2,757/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.0% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Dupont, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 53.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

9,931

Median income

$120,781

Median age

34.3

Renters

38.5%

Age distribution

25.2%

26.6%

25.1%

12.7%

Under 1825.2%

18–3426.6%

35–5425.1%

55–6412.7%

65+10.3%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

59.6%

12.3%

14.4%

White59.6%

Black4.5%

Hispanic12.3%

Asian14.4%

Other9.1%

Education (25+)

30.9%

53.6%

No HS diploma5.3%

HS diploma10.2%

Some college30.9%

Bachelor's+53.6%

Housing tenure

61.5%

38.5%

Owner61.5%

Renter38.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Dupont, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,053 → $2,757

up 34.3%

Income

$98,409 → $120,781

up 22.7%

Population

9,974 → 9,931

down 0.4%

Renter share

44.7% → 38.5%

-6.2 pts

Bachelor's+

55.7% → 53.6%

-2.1 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in Dupont, WA has increased by $704 per month, settling near $2,757 after starting the period at $2,053. On the earnings side, the typical household in Dupont, WA now reports about $120,781, up from $98,409 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 38.5% of households rent today, against 44.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 55.7% to 53.6%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Dupont, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Dupont on your salary?

At $2,757/mo, how Dupont rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $105,818/yr · Rent = 31.3% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $75,130/yr · Rent = 44% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $86,542/yr · Rent = 38.2% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $154,683/yr · Rent = 21.4% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $197,646/yr · Rent = 16.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $70,347/yr · Rent = 47% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $63,515/yr · Rent = 52.1% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $78,288/yr · Rent = 42.3% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Dupont rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Dupont, WA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Dupont is $2,757/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,970/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,740/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,230/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,840/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($120,781/yr), Dupont ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dupont an affordable city for renters?

Dupont is considered affordable for renters. At $2,757/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($120,781/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dupont falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Dupont?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,757/mo in Dupont. The local median household income is $120,781/yr, meaning the typical Dupont household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dupont?

Rent in Dupont has increased 10.0% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Dupont rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Dupont is one of the pricier cities in Washington for rent, ranking #15 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,757/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Dupont?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Dupont ($2,757/mo): Lakewood ($1,737/mo), University Place ($1,961/mo), Steilacoom ($1,993/mo).

What percentage of Dupont residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.5% of Dupont households are renters, while 61.5% are owner-occupied. Dupont leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Dupont rent compare to the national average?

Dupont's median rent of $2,757/mo is $795 (41%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #15 out of 110 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

27%

AFFORDABLE

At $2,757/mo, rent takes ~27% of Dupont's median household income ($120,781/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Dupont 27%Benchmark 30%

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