Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Centralia, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Centralia

$1,372/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Centralia is $1,372 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $537 less per month.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Centralia

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Centralia rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Centralia, WA

Average rent prices in Centralia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Centralia, WA

Rent prices in Centralia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Centralia is $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Centralia run $1,145 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$925

1%

37%

1 bedroom

$1,170

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,497

5%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,200

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,195

12%

42%

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,170

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

42%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Centralia, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Centralia, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Centralia and Chehalis by all bedroom counts and property types.

Centralia

Median rent price$1,372
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Centralia, WA is 8% lower than the median rent in Chehalis, WA.

Discover rentals in Centralia, WA

Harrison Ave RV Park MHP LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Harrison Ave RV Park MHP LLC

3312 Harrison Ave, Centralia, WA 98531

1–2 beds

1 bath

$749–$1,500

Apartment for rent

R152A - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.6

Very good

R152A

1205 Alder St, Centralia, WA 98531

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

r45b Shannon Village Apts. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

r45b Shannon Village Apts.

2227 Harrison Ave, Centralia, WA 98531

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

r193B - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

7.9

Very good

r193B

415 N Oak St, Centralia, WA 98531

3 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Centralia, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Centralia rental market.

How much is rent in Centralia?

The average rent in Centralia is $1,372 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Centralia?

Average rent prices in Centralia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Centralia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Centralia is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $537 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Centralia?

To comfortably afford rent in Centralia, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Centralia?

August offers the lowest rents in Centralia, running about 14% below September prices, which see the highest rents of the year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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