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Last updated on June 2, 2026
Average rent in
Kennewick, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 2, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kennewick, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,638/month. Month over month, rent cooled 2.8% after recent peaks in late 2025.
Compared to national trends
Kennewick sits 16.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kennewick run around $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms are at $1,187/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,395/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,775/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The studio segment in Kennewick increased 27.4% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend of essentially flat rents. Meanwhile, 1-bedroom rents declined 19.5%, showing contrasting movements within the rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Kennewick
$1,637/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Kennewick is $1,637 per month as of May 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $312 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kennewick
131
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kennewick rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kennewick, WA
Average rent prices in Kennewick have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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
Kennewick, WA
Rent prices in Kennewick vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kennewick is $1,412, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Kennewick run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 |  1% | 69% | |
1 bedroom | $1,187 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,999 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,775 | 16% | 19% |
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 Kennewick, WA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,412 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,050 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
69%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,187
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
19%
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 Kennewick, WA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,412
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kennewick, 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 Kennewick, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kennewick and Benton City by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kennewick
16%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kennewick, WA is 2% higher than the median rent in Benton City, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
20%$1,486
1%$1,395
9%$1,295
8%$1,575
29%$1,500
2%$2,012
13%$1,200
3%$1,659
5%$1,587
15%$1,450
5%$1,750
5%Cost of living in Kennewick, WA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 17% higher |
| Housing | 12% lower |
| Transportation | 20% higher |
| Utilities | 18% lower |
Discover rentals in Kennewick, WA
6h ago
1608 W 14th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99337
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kennewick
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 23
1d ago
3510 W 10th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennewick
3510 W 10th Ave #B, Kennewick, WA 99336
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennewick
5 beds
5.5 baths
$7,995
House for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kennewick
3030 W Clearwater Ave #200, Kennewick, WA 99336
Studio
0 baths
$6,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
6h ago
212 N Elm St, Kennewick, WA 99336
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,995–$4,705
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennewick
4002 S Olson Pl #1, Kennewick, WA 99337
4 beds
3 baths
$4,195
House for rent
Available Jul 1
6h ago
212 N Elm St, Kennewick, WA 99336
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,995–$4,705
House for rent
9h ago
8180 W 4th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$2,350
Apartment for rent
10h ago
4112 W 24th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99338
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$1,875
Apartment for rent
13h ago
12 S Morain St, Kennewick, WA 99336
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,199–$1,599
Apartment for rent
13h ago
12 S Morain St, Kennewick, WA 99336
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,199–$1,599
Apartment for rent
17h ago
440 N Volland St, Kennewick, WA 99336
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1863 1863 & 1917 West 19th Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99337
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
9h ago
8180 W 4th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$2,350
Apartment for rent
15h ago
7942 W 10th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1863 1863 & 1917 West 19th Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99337
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3113 W 7th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Kennewick, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Kennewick rental market.
How much is rent in Kennewick?
The average rent in Kennewick is $1,637 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kennewick?
Average rent prices in Kennewick have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Kennewick rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kennewick is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $312 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kennewick?
To comfortably afford rent in Kennewick, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kennewick?
Kennewick's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units also average around $1,500 monthly. Both bedroom types offer similar pricing despite different market trends throughout the year.
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).