Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Kelso, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Kelso
$1,362/mo
22%vs previous year
The average rent in Kelso is $1,362 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $537 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kelso
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 7% over the last month and have decreased by 22% 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 $1,235, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Kelso run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | No Change | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 |  8% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,235 | No Change | 32% | |
3 bedroom | $2,195 | No Change | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $2,075 | No Change | 1% |
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 | $1,235 | 4% | 28% | |
Houses | $2,000 | 50% | 16% |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,235
Last year
32%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,075
Last year
1%
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
$1,235
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
28%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
50%
Last year
16%
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
28%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kelso, WA is 28% lower than the median rent in Battle Ground, WA.
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3%$1,322
2%$1,615
1%$2,495
9%$1,402
12%$1,595
$1,647
3%Discover rentals in Kelso, WA
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Kelso
1005 Allen Dr, Kelso, WA 98626
Studio
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
4d ago
1105 110.5 S 3rd 1-9 -, Kelso, WA 98626
Studio
1 bath
$795
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
104 Solomon Rd, Kelso, WA 98626
2 beds
2 baths
$1,820–$1,895
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 Kelso
503 Ash St #NA, Kelso, WA 98626
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kelso
1812 Alma Dr, Kelso, WA 98626
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
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
4d ago
1105 110.5 S 3rd 1-9 -, Kelso, WA 98626
Studio
1 bath
$795
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 Kelso
503 Ash St #NA, Kelso, WA 98626
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Kelso
1018 S 7th Ave #1, Kelso, WA 98626
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
104 Solomon Rd, Kelso, WA 98626
2 beds
2 baths
$1,820–$1,895
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 Kelso
1812 Alma Dr, Kelso, WA 98626
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
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
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Kelso
1018 S 7th Ave #1, Kelso, WA 98626
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $1,362 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kelso?
Average rent prices in Kelso have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.
How does Kelso rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kelso is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $537 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 $55,000/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).