Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Elk Plain, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Elk Plain

$2,697/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elk Plain is $2,697 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $747 more per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elk Plain

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elk Plain rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Elk Plain, WA

Average rent prices in Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain, WA

Rent prices in Elk Plain vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elk Plain is $1,525, whereas a house costs $2,945. 1-bedroom apartments in Elk Plain run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$775

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,222

11%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,800

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,650

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$3,200

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$775

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,222

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in Elk Plain and Artondale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Elk Plain

Median rent price$2,697
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,760
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elk Plain, WA is 53% higher than the median rent in Artondale, WA.

Discover rentals in Elk Plain, WA

SPANAWAY DUPLEXES - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.9

Very good

SPANAWAY DUPLEXES

6820 Call for Address, Elk Plain, WA 98387

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

Apartment for rent

23624 52nd Ave E - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Elk Plain

House for rent

4026 231st Street Ct E - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

House for rent in Elk Plain

4 beds

3 baths

$2,995

$2,795

Price drop

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Elk Plain, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Elk Plain rental market.

How much is rent in Elk Plain?

The average rent in Elk Plain is $2,697 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elk Plain?

Average rent prices in Elk Plain have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Elk Plain rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elk Plain is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $747 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Elk Plain?

To comfortably afford rent in Elk Plain, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Elk Plain?

Elk Plain, Washington maintains a median rent of around $2,510 across the community. The rental market offers consistent availability with an average of 16 listings per month, providing options for renters seeking affordable housing in this Washington state community.

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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