Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Lewis, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Yelm

$1,750/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Yelm is $1,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Yelm

472

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Yelm rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fort Lewis, WA

Average rent prices in Yelm have increased by 10% 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 Fort Lewis, WA

Rent prices in Yelm vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Yelm is $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Yelm run $1,345 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,260

-

13%

1 bedroom

$1,315

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,740

-

3%

3 bedroom

$2,542

-

6%

4 bedroom

$2,950

-

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,260

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,315

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,740

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,542

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Lewis, 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 Fort Lewis, WA

509 118th St S #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Parkland

1 bed

0 baths

$650

Private Room For Rent - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

7.4

Very good

Private Room For Rent

820 120th St S, Parkland, WA 98444

1 bed

1 bath

$675

1302 East 40th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1302 East 40th Street

1302 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

1 bed

1 bath

$750

616 117th St S #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Parkland

1 bed

1 bath

$750

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 Fort Lewis, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Yelm rental market.

How much is rent in Yelm?

The average rent in Yelm is $1,750 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Yelm?

Average rent prices in Yelm have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Yelm rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Yelm is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Yelm?

To comfortably afford rent in Yelm, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/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).

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