Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 31, 2026
Average rent in
Kennewick, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kennewick rent stands today
Kennewick, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with a modest $32 monthly difference that does not change the overall trend.
Compared to national trends
Kennewick is 13.6% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for renters seeking value in the Pacific Northwest. The city has 151 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,164/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,395/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,000/month and $2,800/month respectively. The 3-bedroom median of $2,000/month contrasts with smaller units in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment climbed 3.9% year over year, while 3-bedroom rents fell 6.4%, diverging from the citywide flat trend. This split shows different pressures across bedroom sizes in Kennewick, WA.
Median rent
Median rent in Kennewick
$1,650/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Kennewick is $1,650 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $260 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kennewick
151
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kennewick rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kennewick, WA
Average rent prices in Kennewick have remained the same 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 $1,375, whereas a house costs $2,147. 1-bedroom apartments in Kennewick run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,358.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 | No Change |  30% | |
1 bedroom | $1,163 |  9% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 3% | 8% |
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 | $1,375 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,147 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,163
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
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
$1,375
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,147
Last 30 days
1%
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
14%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kennewick, WA is 3% higher than the median rent in Benton City, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
18%$1,511
7%$1,335
2%$1,595
21%$1,875
41%$1,281
$1,795
1%$1,175
3%$1,650
1%$1,505
13%$1,495
3%$1,795
4%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
15203 S Locust Ln #NA, Kennewick, WA 99337
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
3d ago
1001 W 4th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
1–3 beds
1 bath
$801–$1,570
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1508 W 14th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99337
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Kennewick
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345
$1,107
Price drop
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 Aug 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kennewick
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,495
House for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Kennewick
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,995
House for rent
Available Aug 18
2d ago
212 N Elm St, Kennewick, WA 99336
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,775–$3,250
House for rent
19h ago
7918 W 10th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$2,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7960 W 10th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
2 beds
2 baths
$2,345
Apartment for rent
2d ago
212 N Elm St, Kennewick, WA 99336
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,775–$3,250
House for rent
3d ago
12 S Morain St, Kennewick, WA 99336
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$976–$1,440
Apartment for rent
3d ago
12 S Morain St, Kennewick, WA 99336
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$976–$1,440
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4112 W 24th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99338
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
440 N Volland St, Kennewick, WA 99336
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,425
Apartment for rent
2d ago
E 6th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
465 N Arthur St, Kennewick, WA 99336
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345–$1,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2652 W 15th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99337
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4112 W 24th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99338
Studio
1 bath
$1,300
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 $1,650 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kennewick?
Average rent prices in Kennewick have remained the same 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 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $260 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?
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).