Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 2, 2026
Average rent in
Ellensburg, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 2, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Ellensburg rent stands today
Ellensburg, WA rent rose 8.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters are paying $65 more per month on average than last year, continuing a steady climb since the trough in early 2025.
Compared to national trends
Ellensburg is 15.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it a moderately priced market with a total of 77 rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Ellensburg rent for $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,375/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,387/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,625/month. The $1,900/month median for 3-bed units shows the variation renters face across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Ellensburg
$1,650/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Ellensburg is $1,650 per month as of May 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ellensburg
77
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ellensburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ellensburg, WA
Average rent prices in Ellensburg have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Ellensburg run $1,020 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | 1% |  41% | |
1 bedroom | $1,025 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,387 | 1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,625 | 11% | 2% |
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 | $1,350 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,250 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
41%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,387
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
2%
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
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
6%
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
15%lower than the national median
2%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ellensburg, WA is 17% lower than the median rent in Chelan, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,995
16%$1,900
18%$2,100
1%$1,649
6%$1,550
6%$1,050
125%$3,200
9%$1,659
5%$1,387
1%$1,695
9%$1,750
5%$1,250
4%Discover rentals in Ellensburg, WA
1d ago
2420 N Airport Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$724–$849
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
3d ago
1508 N B St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$993–$1,699
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
501 E 18th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
1–2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,311
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
209 E 14th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,015–$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ellensburg
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
Available Apr 18
4h ago
2221 N Airport Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
18h ago
206 E 15th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2420 N Airport Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$724–$849
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
18h ago
206 E 15th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1013 E 19th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
3 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
3 beds
2 baths
$2,175
House for rent
5d+ ago
503 E River Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
3 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5h ago
804 E Juniper Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
802 E Juniper Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
206 E 15th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Apartment for rent
3d ago
209 E 14th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,015–$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 $1,650 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ellensburg?
Average rent prices in Ellensburg have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Ellensburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ellensburg is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ellensburg?
Ellensburg's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing in this central Washington college town's competitive rental market.
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).