Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 15, 2026
Average rent in
Ellensburg, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ellensburg, WA rent rose 2.6% year over year to a current median of $1,500/month. Rents are essentially flat compared to last year, with no meaningful change in monthly cost for renters.
Compared to national trends
Ellensburg is 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, providing a more accessible market for renters despite having a smaller inventory of 69 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents are $550/month, 1-bedrooms $1,055/month, 2-bedrooms $1,299/month, 3-bedrooms $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,400/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size in Ellensburg.
Price ranges
Houses have a median rent of $2,100/month while apartments rent for $1,278/month. Apartments make up 65.3% of total rentals, with houses accounting for 33.3%, showing the distribution of property types available.
Median rent
Median rent in Ellensburg
$1,500/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Ellensburg is $1,500 per month as of October 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
69
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ellensburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ellensburg, WA
Average rent prices in Ellensburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,277, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Ellensburg run $1,055 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $550 |  11% | 62% | |
1 bedroom | $1,055 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,299 | 3% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 5% | 17% |
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 | $1,277 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $2,100 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$550
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
62%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,055
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
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
$1,277
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
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
21%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ellensburg, WA is 9% lower than the median rent in Chelan, WA.
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7%Discover rentals in Ellensburg, WA
5h ago
2420 N Airport Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$764–$864
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
4d ago
802 E Juniper Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
808 E Juniper Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2000 N Walnut St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
1201 1201 S Chesnut, Ellensburg, WA 98926
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5h ago
1001 S Chestnut St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
1 bed
1 bath
$1,120
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
108 E 18th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
3 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1516 N Brook Ct, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1507 N Wildcat Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1108 N Alder St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2000 N Walnut St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1304 N Brooklane St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1013 E 19th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
206 E 15th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
6h ago
1508 N B St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,699
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
6h ago
501 E 18th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,194–$1,237
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 13
18h ago
306 W 9th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,500 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ellensburg?
Average rent prices in Ellensburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $60,000/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).