Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Kelso, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Kelso
$1,400/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Kelso is $1,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $530 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kelso
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kelso rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kelso, WA
Average rent prices in Kelso have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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
Kelso, WA
Rent prices in Kelso vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kelso is $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,045. 1-bedroom apartments in Kelso run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,820.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | No Change | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 |  5% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 6% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,775 | 10% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,075 | No Change | 20% |
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 Kelso, WA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,595 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,395 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,045 | 20% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,075
Last year
20%
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 Kelso, WA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Houses
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
20%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kelso, 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 Kelso, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kelso and Battle Ground by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kelso
27%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kelso, WA is 25% lower than the median rent in Battle Ground, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,865
4%$1,795
31%$1,422
3%$1,550
4%$1,650
15%$2,595
22%$1,275
2%$1,710
25%$2,395
8%$1,375
17%$1,675
$2,095
9%Discover rentals in Kelso, WA
4d ago
House for rent in Kelso
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
1105 110.5 S 3rd 1-9 -, Kelso, WA 98626
Studio
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
104 Solomon Rd, Kelso, WA 98626
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Kelso
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
2d ago
206 Teresa Way, Kelso, WA 98626
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,775
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Kelso
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
1105 110.5 S 3rd 1-9 -, Kelso, WA 98626
Studio
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kelso
1 bed
1 bath
$850
House for rent
2d ago
206 Teresa Way, Kelso, WA 98626
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$1,435
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Kelso
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
306 S 5th Ave, Kelso, WA 98626
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kelso
1 bed
1 bath
$850
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Kelso, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Kelso rental market.
How much is rent in Kelso?
The average rent in Kelso is $1,400 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kelso?
Average rent prices in Kelso have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Kelso rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kelso is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $530 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kelso?
To comfortably afford rent in Kelso, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).