Last updated on October 15, 2026

Average rent in
Kennewick, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Kennewick rent stands today

    Kennewick, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,669/month. Month over month, rent increased 1.9%, showing some recent upward movement in the market despite the small annual change.

  • Kennewick sits 12.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 157 total rentals offering a modest selection for renters in this mid-tier market.

  • Price ranges

    In Kennewick, studios rent for $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,150/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,445/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,795/month. The range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Kennewick

$1,669/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Kennewick is $1,669 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $231 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kennewick

157

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kennewick rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Kennewick, WA

Average rent prices in Kennewick have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Kennewick run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

10%

32%

1 bedroom

$1,150

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,445

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,000

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,795

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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

Median rent price$1,669
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kennewick, WA is 9% lower than the median rent in Benton City, WA.

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 & Services4% lower
Groceries4% higher
Health5% higher
Housing16% lower
Transportation20% higher
Utilities19% lower

Discover rentals in Kennewick, WA

Meadow Park - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

21h ago

7.8

Very good

Meadow Park

1001 W 4th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336

1–3 beds

1 bath

$428–$1,570

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.
15203 S Locust Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kennewick

Wanted: 1 to 4 HOUSEMATES in Finley

15203 S Locust Ln #NA, Kennewick, WA 99337

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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.
1102 S Olympia Pl #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kennewick

2 beds

1 bath

$995

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.
1618 W 7th Pl #A - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kennewick

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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.

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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 $1,669 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kennewick?

Average rent prices in Kennewick have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Kennewick rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kennewick is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $231 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?

January offers the lowest rents in Kennewick, running about 8% below December's peak prices, making it the best month for apartment hunting if you're looking to save 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).

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