Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 3, 2026

Average rent in
Ellensburg, WA

Last updated on March 3, 2026

Last updated on March 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ellensburg, WA is $1,512. This is -20%, or $387, lower than the national average.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,512

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

65

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ellensburg, WA is $1,512. This is -20%, or $387, lower than the national average.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

49%
42%
8%
1%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,231. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ellensburg, WA costs about $995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,237. Houses for rent in Ellensburg, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,071

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,250

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,795

1%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,312

2%

4%

Studio

$1,100

No Change

67%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

67%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,071

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,312

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

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.

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$1,512
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ellensburg, WA is 28% lower than the median rent in Chelan, WA.

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Rainier Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Rainier Apartments

1508 N B St, Ellensburg, WA 98926

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$993–$1,699

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 2

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1h ago

8.6

Very good

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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College Park - Photo 1 of 1

3h 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

3d 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 Mar 2

1608-1610 N Brooklane St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1608-1610 N Brooklane St

1608 N Brooklane St, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

500 W 12th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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500 W 12th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

Chateau Alder - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Chateau Alder

1108 N Alder St, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

904 Juniper - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

904 Juniper

904 E Juniper Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent