Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Chehalis, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Chehalis

$1,550/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chehalis is $1,550 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $390 less per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chehalis

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chehalis rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Chehalis, WA

Average rent prices in Chehalis have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Chehalis, WA

Rent prices in Chehalis vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chehalis is $1,345, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Chehalis run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,445.

Listings

Studio

$945

3%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,245

2%

23%

2 bedroom

$1,550

2%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,825

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,850

No Change

28%

Studio

Average rent

$945

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,245

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last year

28%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chehalis, 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 Chehalis, WA compare to other cities?

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

Chehalis

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chehalis, WA is 11% higher than the median rent in Centralia, WA.

Discover rentals in Chehalis, WA

R277A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

R277A

1614 Sw Snively Ave, Chehalis, WA 98532

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

357 Sw James St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chehalis

579000

357 Sw James St, Chehalis, WA 98532

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 9

406 Chilvers Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chehalis

House for rent

3365 Jackson Hwy #3 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chehalis

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Chehalis, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Chehalis rental market.

How much is rent in Chehalis?

The average rent in Chehalis is $1,550 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chehalis?

Average rent prices in Chehalis have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Chehalis rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chehalis is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $390 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chehalis?

To comfortably afford rent in Chehalis, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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