HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Bethel Census Area, AK?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Bethel Census Area, Alaska, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,938 a month. Rents run from $1,688 for a studio up to $2,566 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Bethel Census Area and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,688 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,719 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,938 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,324 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,566 |
How does Bethel Census Area compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Alaska.
Higher rent than 93% of counties in Alaska · 3rd of 30
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleutians West Census Area | $2,191 |
| 2 | Kodiak Island Borough | $2,075 |
| 3 | Bethel Census Area(you are here) | $1,938 |
| … 24 more … | ||
| 28 | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | $1,126 |
| 29 | Lake and Peninsula Borough | $1,030 |
| 30 | Kusilvak Census Area | $973 |
More data for Bethel Census Area, Alaska
No nearby counties with Fair Market Rent data are available in our database.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Bethel Census Area, AK for 2026?
In Bethel Census Area, Alaska, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,938 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,688 for a studio to $2,566 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Bethel Census Area, AK?
A two-bedroom in Bethel Census Area, Alaska has a Fair Market Rent of $1,938 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Bethel Census Area become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Bethel Census Area, AK?
Every ZIP code in Bethel Census Area has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Bethel Census Area" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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