Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Ruston, Ruston, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Ruston

$1,895/mo

decreased by66%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ruston is $1,895 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $55 less per month.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ruston

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ruston rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Ruston, Ruston, WA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Ruston, Ruston, WA

Average rent prices in Ruston have increased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 66% 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 Ruston, Ruston, WA

Rent prices in Ruston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ruston is $1,865, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Ruston run $1,625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,173.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,905

15%

-

2 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$2,895

15%

-

4 bedroom

$5,650

8%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,905

Last 30 days

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,650

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ruston, Ruston, 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 Ruston, Ruston, WA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Ruston and Artondale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ruston

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ruston, Ruston, WA is 31% lower than the median rent in Artondale, Artondale, WA.

Discover rentals in Ruston, Ruston, WA

5321 N Pearl St #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Ruston

5321 N Pearl Street

5321 N Pearl St #101, Ruston, WA 98407

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

Condo for rent

Available Oct 1

5309 N Ruby St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ruston

3 beds

2 baths

$3,800

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for Ruston, Ruston, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Ruston rental market.

How much is rent in Ruston?

The average rent in Ruston is $1,895 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ruston?

Average rent prices in Ruston have increased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 66% since last year.

How does Ruston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ruston is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $55 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ruston?

To comfortably afford rent in Ruston, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/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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