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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Central Washington University, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Ellensburg
$1,572/mo
31%vs previous year
The average rent in Ellensburg is $1,572 per month as of September 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $327 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ellensburg
64
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ellensburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Central Washington University, WA
Average rent prices in Ellensburg have increased by 31% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Central Washington University, WA
Rent prices in Ellensburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ellensburg is $1,325, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Ellensburg run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,325 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,225 | - | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,290 | - | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,724 | - |  10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,550 | - | - |
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 Central Washington University, WA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,325 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,195 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,325
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,290
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,724
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
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 Central Washington University, WA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,325
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
The table above reflects average rent prices in Central Washington University, 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.
Discover rentals in Central Washington University, WA
17h ago
2420 N Airport Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$699–$799
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
3d ago
806 E Juniper Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
804 E Juniper Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
209 E 14th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,035–$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
1d ago
1201 1201 S Chesnut, Ellensburg, WA 98926
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
1h ago
1516 N Brook Ct, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1507 N Wildcat Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1506 N Glen Dr, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1001 S Chestnut St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
1 bed
1 bath
$1,120
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
108 E 18th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
3 beds
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1108 N Alder St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Ellensburg
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
$1,900
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
503 E River Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
209 E 14th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,035–$1,125
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Ellensburg
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
108 E 18th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
3 beds
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1100 N B St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Central Washington University, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Ellensburg rental market.
How much is rent in Ellensburg?
The average rent in Ellensburg is $1,572 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ellensburg?
Average rent prices in Ellensburg have increased by 31% since last year.
How does Ellensburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ellensburg is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $327 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ellensburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Ellensburg, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/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).