Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 17, 2026

Average rent in
Ellensburg, WA

Last updated on April 17, 2026

Last updated on April 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ellensburg, WA is $1,600. This is -17%, or $338, lower than the national average.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,600

increased by13%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

75

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ellensburg, WA is $1,600. This is -17%, or $338, lower than the national average.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
42%
40%
16%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

66%
34%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Ellensburg, WA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Ellensburg, WA have increased by 10% in the last month and have increased by 13% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Ellensburg, WA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Ellensburg, WA is $1,275. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ellensburg, WA costs about $1,025 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,250. Houses for rent in Ellensburg, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,225.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,069

6%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,325

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,900

6%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,375

3%

No Change

Studio

$1,000

10%

74%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

74%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,069

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

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.

Compare rent prices in Ellensburg, WA to other cities

Median rent prices in Ellensburg, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Chelan, WA.

Ellensburg

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ellensburg, WA is 24% lower than the median rent in Chelan, WA.

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Rainier Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

11h ago

8.6

Very good

Rainier Apartments

1508 N B St, Ellensburg, WA 98926

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$993–$1,699

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

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8.6

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University Park & Place

501 E 18th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926

1–2 beds

1 bath

$999–$1,311

Apartment for rent

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Baker Building - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Baker Building

209 E 14th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,015–$1,125

Apartment for rent

Adams Building - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Adams Building

1501 N Glen Dr, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

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416 N Pine St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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416 N Pine St, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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College Park - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

College Park

1901 N Walnut St, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

Apartment for rent

Baker Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

11h ago

8.3

Very good

Baker Apartments

1902 N Walnut St, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,187–$1,387

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 17

Chateau Alder - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.8

Very good

Chateau Alder

1108 N Alder St, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent