FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Bethel Census Area
Studio
$1,688
1BR
$1,719
2BR
$1,938
3BR
$2,324
4BR
$2,566
Bethel Census Area, Alaska
FIPS 02050 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Bethel Census Area, AK
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,688 | $20,256 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,719 | $20,628 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,938 | $23,256 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,324 | $27,888 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,566 | $30,792 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,938/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$77,520/yr ($6,460/mo). Area Median Income is $83,000.
At AK's state minimum wage of $13.00/hr, a worker would need to work 115 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,688 | $1,719 | $1,938 | $2,324 | $2,566 |
| FY2025 | $1,640 | $1,650 | $1,900 | $2,289 | $2,519 |
| FY2024 | $1,587 | $1,597 | $1,957 | $2,366 | $2,710 |
| FY2023 | $1,417 | $1,426 | $1,819 | $2,214 | $2,444 |
| FY2022 | $1,242 | $1,362 | $1,698 | $2,099 | $2,547 |
| FY2021 | $1,146 | $1,407 | $1,614 | $2,008 | $2,189 |
| FY2020 | $1,234 | $1,483 | $1,688 | $2,104 | $2,287 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $83,000
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $23,750 | $27,150 | $34,150 | $41,250 | $48,350 | $55,450 |
| 50% AMI | $39,550 | $45,200 | $50,850 | $56,500 | $61,050 | $65,550 |
| 80% AMI | $63,300 | $72,350 | $81,400 | $90,400 | $97,650 | $104,900 |