Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 17, 2026
Average rent in
Ellensburg, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ellensburg, WA rent slipped 6.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters today are paying $112 less per month on average than last year, below the peak of $1,650 in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Ellensburg is 20.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The city has a total of 84 rentals, reflecting a small market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,020/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month. Larger units reach $2,000/month for 3-bedrooms and $2,750/month for 4+ bedrooms, indicating variation across bedroom sizes.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median rent of $2,200/month, while apartments rent for $1,199/month. Apartments make up 62.1% of total rentals, representing the largest property type segment in Ellensburg.
Median rent
Median rent in Ellensburg
$1,550/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Ellensburg is $1,550 per month as of July 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ellensburg
84
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 5% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,199, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Ellensburg run $1,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | 6% | 47% | |
1 bedroom | $1,020 |  2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 3% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | 2% | 3% |
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 | $1,199 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,625 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $2,200 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
47%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,020
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
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
$1,199
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
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
21%lower than the national median
20%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ellensburg, WA is 1% lower than the median rent in Chelan, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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31%$2,700
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8%$1,545
39%$1,550
4%$1,475
15%$3,000
5%$1,700
10%$1,450
2%$1,661
8%$1,995
8%$1,300
3%Discover rentals in Ellensburg, WA
22h ago
2420 N Airport Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$724–$849
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
21h ago
1508 N B St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$993–$1,699
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
21h ago
501 E 18th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
1–2 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,311
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
7h ago
804 E Juniper Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1507 N Wildcat Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Apartment for rent
4d 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
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
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 $1,550 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ellensburg?
Average rent prices in Ellensburg have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Ellensburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ellensburg is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ellensburg?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Ellensburg average around $1,060/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,290/month.
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).