Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Cheney, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cheney, WA rent slipped 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters today are paying $50 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $1,500/month in May 2025.
Compared to national trends
Cheney is 34.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 63 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $850/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,130/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,250/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,875/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1 Bed segment in Cheney climbed 22.2% year over year, diverging 26.0 percentage points from the citywide decline. This rise contrasts with the overall market's 3.9% slip and shows strength in smaller units.
Median rent
Median rent in Cheney
$1,250/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Cheney is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cheney
63
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cheney rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cheney, WA
Average rent prices in Cheney have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Cheney run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | No Change | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,130 | No Change |  22% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,875 | 14% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 7% | 4% |
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 | $1,195 | No Change | 9% | |
Condos | $1,998 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | 5% | 18% | |
Rooms | $650 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,130
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
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
$1,195
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,998
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
Rooms
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
2%
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
34%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cheney, WA is 32% lower than the median rent in Airway Heights, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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32%$2,045
2%$1,475
18%$1,997
2%$1,334
52%$1,595
39%$1,171
12%$2,197
26%$959
20%$1,500
3%$1,350
3%$1,287
18%Discover rentals in Cheney, WA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
428 Leinum Ct, Cheney, WA 99004
3 beds
1 bath
$495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
21h ago
320 J St, Cheney, WA 99004
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
707 4th St, Cheney, WA 99004
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cheney
105 W 3rd St #1, Cheney, WA 99004
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available May 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
2 beds
2 baths
$1,520
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
2 beds
2 baths
$1,520
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Winona Road Chumani Road Takoda Park Lane, Cheney, WA 99004
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,000–$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
169 Alki - BlackHawk Ln, Cheney, WA 99004
3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,875–$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cheney
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cheney
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Winona Road Chumani Road Takoda Park Lane, Cheney, WA 99004
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,000–$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cheney
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
1306 3rd St, Cheney, WA 99004
1–2 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
313 Erie St, Cheney, WA 99004
1 bed
1 bath
$1,065
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
320 J St, Cheney, WA 99004
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Cheney
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,250 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cheney?
Average rent prices in Cheney have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Cheney rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cheney is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cheney?
November offers the best rental deals in Cheney, with rents running approximately 30% lower than the peak summer month of July.
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).