Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 16, 2026

Average rent in
Ellensburg, WA

Last updated on January 16, 2026

Last updated on January 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ellensburg, WA is $1,462. This is -23%, or $437, lower than the national average.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,462

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

61

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ellensburg, WA is $1,462. This is -23%, or $437, lower than the national average.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

52%
36%
12%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

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 2% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,212. 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 $2,050.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$995

6%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,242

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,750

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,375

No Change

10%

Studio

$575

57%

75%

Studio

Average rent

$575

Last 30 days

57%

Last year

75%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,242

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

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$1,462
decreased by23%

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 30% lower than the median rent in Chelan, WA.

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Discover rentals in Ellensburg, WA

College Park - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

College Park

1901 N Walnut St, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,175

Apartment for rent

Rainier Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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 May 1

111 W 12th Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

111 W 12th Ave.

111 W 12th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Apartment for rent

Adams Building - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.8

Very good

Adams Building

1501 N Glen Dr, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Baker Building - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.8

Very good

Baker Building

209 E 14th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Austin- 808 Juniper - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Austin- 808 Juniper

808 E Juniper Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

1204 N B St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1204 N B St

1204 N B St, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,120

Apartment for rent

Baker Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Baker Apartments

1902 N Walnut St, Ellensburg, WA 98926

2 beds

1 bath

$1,187–$1,212

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 10