Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 31, 2026
Average rent in
Ellensburg, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ellensburg, WA rent slipped 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,472/month. Renters today are paying $131 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the recent peak of $1,650/month in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Ellensburg is 22.9% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with 65 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Ellensburg rent for $550/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,035/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,750/month. The 2-bedroom median reflects the most common rental size, comprising 40.9% of the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Ellensburg
$1,472/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Ellensburg is $1,472 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $437 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ellensburg
65
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ellensburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ellensburg, WA
Average rent prices in Ellensburg have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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
Ellensburg, WA
Rent prices in Ellensburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ellensburg is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,387. 1-bedroom apartments in Ellensburg run $1,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,237.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $550 |  15% | 71% | |
1 bedroom | $1,035 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | 6% | 8% |
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 Ellensburg, WA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $2,387 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$550
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
71%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,035
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
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 Ellensburg, WA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,387
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ellensburg, 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 Ellensburg, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ellensburg and Chelan by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ellensburg
23%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ellensburg, WA is 7% lower than the median rent in Chelan, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,575
26%$2,550
3%$2,247
15%$1,650
40%$1,466
10%$1,625
169%$3,471
10%$1,650
1%$1,450
2%$1,647
10%$1,795
4%$1,325
6%Discover rentals in Ellensburg, WA
4d ago
2420 N Airport Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$699–$799
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
19h ago
804 E Juniper Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
806 E Juniper Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
209 E 14th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
3 beds
2 baths
$2,588
House for rent
3d ago
1201 1201 S Chesnut, Ellensburg, WA 98926
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,950
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1001 S Chestnut St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
1 bed
1 bath
$515–$1,120
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1516 N Brook Ct, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1507 N Wildcat Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1506 N Glen Dr, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
19h ago
503 E River Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1013 E 19th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
3 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2000 N Walnut St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1108 N Alder St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
209 E 14th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
$1,035
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Ellensburg, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Ellensburg rental market.
How much is rent in Ellensburg?
The average rent in Ellensburg is $1,472 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ellensburg?
Average rent prices in Ellensburg have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Ellensburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ellensburg is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $437 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ellensburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Ellensburg, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ellensburg?
February offers the best rental deals in Ellensburg, with rents running about 19% lower than July's peak summer prices. This seasonal pattern reflects the college town's academic calendar.
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).