Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Walla Walla, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Walla, WA rent stands today

    Walla, WA rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,495/month. Renters are paying $72 more per month than last year, while month over month rent slipped 6.7%.

  • Walla is 21.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has a total of 95 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Walla run at a median of $1,150/month, with 1-bedroom units at $1,065/month and 2-bedroom units at $1,400/month. Larger units reach $2,300/month for 4+ bedrooms. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters target.

  • What you'll pay

    Apartments in Walla have a median rent of $1,242/month, while houses are higher at a median of $2,048/month. Apartments make up 65.4% of total rentals, with houses at 30.8%.

Median rent

Median rent in Walla

$1,495/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Walla is $1,495 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Walla

95

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Walla rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Walla Walla, WA

Average rent prices in Walla have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Walla Walla, WA

Rent prices in Walla vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Walla is $1,242, whereas a house costs $2,047. 1-bedroom apartments in Walla run $1,065 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

10%

50%

1 bedroom

$1,065

4%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,400

7%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,995

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,065

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Walla Walla, 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 Walla, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Walla and Benton City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Walla

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,062
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Walla, WA is 28% lower than the median rent in Benton City, WA.

Discover rentals in Walla Walla, WA

wash - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

wash

The Washington Apartments, Walla Walla, WA 99362

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Touch114 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

Touch114

114 N Touchet St, Walla Walla, WA 99362

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$775–$1,395

Apartment for rent

527 E Cherry St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Walla Walla

Apartment for rent

Pal336 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Pal336

336 S Palouse St, Walla Walla, WA 99362

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Walla Walla, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Walla rental market.

How much is rent in Walla?

The average rent in Walla is $1,495 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Walla?

Average rent prices in Walla have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Walla rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Walla is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Walla?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Walla are Hilltop Acres ($1,295/mo), Stubblefield Acres ($1,495/mo), and Frog Hollow View ($1,495/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Walla?

To comfortably afford rent in Walla, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Walla?

December offers the lowest rents in Walla Walla, with approximately a 10% difference compared to September's peak pricing, making winter the most budget-friendly time to apartment hunt.

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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