Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Elk Plain, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Elk Plain

$2,895/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elk Plain is $2,895 per month as of July 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $965 more per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elk Plain

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elk Plain rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 10% 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 $1,774, whereas a house costs $2,699. 1-bedroom apartments in Elk Plain run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$1,666

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,285

No Change

26%

2 bedroom

$1,905

9%

-

3 bedroom

$2,573

10%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,105

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,666

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,285

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,905

Last 30 days

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,573

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,105

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

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$2,895
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,125
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elk Plain, WA is 36% higher than the median rent in Artondale, WA.

Discover rentals in Elk Plain, WA

22507 45th Ave E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elk Plain

House for rent

5409 230th St E #1 - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

House for rent in Elk Plain

5409 230th Street East - 1

5409 230th St E #1, Elk Plain, WA 98387

4 beds

3 baths

$2,895

$2,695

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 12

22420 44th Avenue Ct E - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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22420 44th Avenue Ct E Spanaway, WA 98387

22420 44th Avenue Ct E, Elk Plain, WA 98387

4 beds

3 baths

$2,875

House for rent

Available Aug 9

2434 195th St E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elk Plain

Spanaway Stunner!

2434 195th St E, Elk Plain, WA 98387

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,595

$3,395

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 $2,895 per month as of July 25, 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 10% since last year.

How does Elk Plain rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elk Plain is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $965 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 $116,000/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?

Based on our current listings data, Elk Plain shows a median rent of approximately $2,460 across available units.

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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