Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Walla Walla, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Walla, WA rent rose 6.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,495/month. Renters today are paying $102 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Walla sits 23.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 82 total rentals but lower costs than many metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Walla run around $995/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,035/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,380/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,895/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,240/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,095/month, while apartments sit at $1,250/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Walla

$1,495/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Walla is $1,495 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $455 less per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Walla

82

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Walla rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Walla run $1,035 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.

Listings

Studio

$995

2%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,035

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,380

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,895

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,240

9%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,035

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,380

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,240

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

5%

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 by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,560
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Walla, WA is 4% lower than the median rent in Benton City, WA.

Discover rentals in Walla Walla, WA

Sun - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Sun

The Suncrest Apts, Walla Walla, WA 99362

2 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,100

Apartment for rent

Ren-Hawthorne Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

Ren-Hawthorne Apartments

339 Chase Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Pal-Martindale Apts. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Pal-Martindale Apts.

40 S Clinton St, Walla Walla, WA 99362

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Ren-249 E. Poplar - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

Ren-249 E. Poplar

249 E Poplar St, Walla Walla, WA 99362

2 beds

1 bath

$995

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 June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Walla?

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

How does Walla rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Walla is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Walla?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Walla are Frog Hollow View ($1,225/mo), Gardena ($1,400/mo), and Hilltop Acres ($1,425/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?

Walla Walla's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, and two-bedroom prices also stayed relatively stable year over year.

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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