Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Cheney, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Cheney rent stands today
Cheney, WA rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,310/month. Rent increased by 1.8%, or $7 more per month than last year. Month-over-month rent is unchanged as of August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Cheney is 32.5% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Washington state. The total rentals number is limited at 80, reflecting the city's smaller market size.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Cheney run around $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms are about $950/month, and 2-bedrooms sit near $1,210/month. Larger units like 3-bed and 4+ bedrooms command higher rents across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Cheney
$1,310/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Cheney is $1,310 per month as of August 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $630 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cheney
80
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cheney rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cheney, WA
Average rent prices in Cheney have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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
Cheney, WA
Rent prices in Cheney vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cheney is $1,150, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Cheney run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 |  28% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 4% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,210 | 6% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,097 | 2% | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cheney, WA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,712 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $600 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,210
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cheney, WA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,712
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cheney, 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 Cheney, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cheney and Airway Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cheney
32%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cheney, WA is 24% lower than the median rent in Airway Heights, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,715
2%$2,050
$1,150
31%$1,950
1%$1,122
50%$1,550
3%$1,100
$1,995
2%$932
20%$1,500
$1,324
2%$1,199
7%Discover rentals in Cheney, WA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
428 Leinum Ct, Cheney, WA 99004
3 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
Available May 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
428 Leinum Ct, Cheney, WA 99004
3 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
Available May 7
4d ago
520 4th St, Cheney, WA 99004
4 beds
2 baths
$610
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
426 Leinum Ct, Cheney, WA 99004
3 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cheney
9623 Nick Ave #1, Cheney, WA 99004
3 beds
2 baths
$2,495
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
1048 W 1st St, Cheney, WA 99004
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
1 bed
1 bath
$1,360
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
1 bed
1 bath
$1,360
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Winona Road Chumani Road Takoda Park Lane, Cheney, WA 99004
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100–$2,200
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
Studio
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
103 5th St, Cheney, WA 99004
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1201 2nd St, Cheney, WA 99004
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
Studio
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1306 3rd St, Cheney, WA 99004
1 bed
1 bath
$900–$950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Cheney
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cheney
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,545
House for rent
Available Aug 7
4d ago
520 4th St, Cheney, WA 99004
4 beds
2 baths
$610
Apartment for rent
4d ago
313 Erie St, Cheney, WA 99004
1 bed
1 bath
$1,065
Apartment for rent
1d ago
320 J St, Cheney, WA 99004
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
822 3rd St #822, Cheney, WA 99004
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
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Frequently asked questions for Cheney, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Cheney rental market.
How much is rent in Cheney?
The average rent in Cheney is $1,310 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cheney?
Average rent prices in Cheney have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Cheney rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cheney is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $630 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cheney?
To comfortably afford rent in Cheney, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cheney?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Cheney average around $1,050/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,200/month.
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).