Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 17, 2026
Average rent in
Kennewick, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 17, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kennewick rent stands today
Kennewick, WA rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,662/month. Renters are paying $50 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent increased 1.6%.
Compared to national trends
Kennewick is 14.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 147 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters. This positions Kennewick as a moderately priced metro in the rental landscape.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Kennewick are $1,355/month, 1-bedrooms $1,210/month, and 2-bedrooms $1,420/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,850/month. These figures reflect the range of bedroom options available to renters in Kennewick.
Median rent
Median rent in Kennewick
$1,662/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Kennewick is $1,662 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $287 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kennewick
147
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kennewick rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kennewick, WA
Average rent prices in Kennewick have increased by 2% 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 $1,445, whereas a house costs $2,147. 1-bedroom apartments in Kennewick run $1,170 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,370.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,355 | 1% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,210 |  1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,420 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | 4% | 12% |
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 | $1,445 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,625 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,147 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,355
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,210
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,420
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
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
$1,445
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,147
Last 30 days
3%
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
15%lower than the national median
2%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kennewick, WA is 17% lower than the median rent in Benton City, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,995
3%$1,490
1%$1,395
8%$1,250
17%$1,407
29%$1,175
48%$1,995
2%$1,050
5%$1,700
10%$1,959
60%$1,395
1%$1,995
8%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 | 6% higher |
| Health | 5% higher |
| Housing | 16% lower |
| Transportation | 19% higher |
| Utilities | 18% lower |
Discover rentals in Kennewick, WA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kennewick
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kennewick
2 beds
1 bath
$1,107
Apartment for rent
16h ago
100 N Irving Pl, Kennewick, WA 99336
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
32 S Quay St, Kennewick, WA 99336
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennewick
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,495
House for rent
Available May 8
1d ago
212 N Elm St, Kennewick, WA 99336
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,650–$4,355
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Kennewick
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available May 8
16h ago
12 S Morain St, Kennewick, WA 99336
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$1,499
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2652 W 15th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99337
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,750–$1,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8180 W 4th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$2,075
Apartment for rent
1d ago
212 N Elm St, Kennewick, WA 99336
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,650–$4,355
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3504 W 10th Ct #NA, Kennewick, WA 99338
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennewick
16820 S Stevens Dr, Kennewick, WA 99337
3 beds
2 baths
$2,295
House for rent
16h ago
12 S Morain St, Kennewick, WA 99336
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$1,499
Apartment for rent
16h ago
12 S Morain St, Kennewick, WA 99336
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,365
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8180 W 4th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$2,075
Apartment for rent
1d ago
440 N Volland St, Kennewick, WA 99336
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
N Johnson St, Kennewick, WA 99336
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment 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 $1,662 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kennewick?
Average rent prices in Kennewick have increased by 2% 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 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $287 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 $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kennewick?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Kennewick average around $1,300/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,450/month.
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).