Last updated on July 17, 2026

Average rent in
Wenatchee, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Wenatchee rent stands today

    Wenatchee, WA rent rose 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,662/month. Renters today are paying $148 more per month on average than last year, despite a slight month-to-month easing in rents.

  • Wenatchee sits 14.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 68 total rentals and a mix of apartments and houses.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Wenatchee rent for about $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,695/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,795/month. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom size.

Median rent

Median rent in Wenatchee

$1,661/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wenatchee is $1,661 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $288 less per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wenatchee

68

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wenatchee rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Wenatchee, WA

Average rent prices in Wenatchee have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Wenatchee, WA

Rent prices in Wenatchee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wenatchee is $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Wenatchee run $1,272 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,645.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

4%

29%

1 bedroom

$1,250

4%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,695

7%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,400

5%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,795

8%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,795

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Wenatchee and Cashmere by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wenatchee

Median rent price$1,661
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wenatchee, WA is 2% lower than the median rent in Cashmere, WA.

Cost of living in Wenatchee, WA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services14% higher
Groceries7% higher
Health17% higher
Housing37% higher
Transportation31% higher
Utilities19% lower

Discover rentals in Wenatchee, WA

410 - 418 - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8

Very good

410 - 418

5th St, Wenatchee, WA 98801

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,395

Apartment for rent

Vista View - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Vista View

Marr St, Wenatchee, WA 98801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

533 Methow St. Tri-Plex - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.8

Very good

533 Methow St. Tri-Plex

533 Methow St, Wenatchee, WA 98801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,445–$1,645

Apartment for rent

Yakima Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Yakima Apartments

511 Yakima St, Wenatchee, WA 98801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Wenatchee, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Wenatchee rental market.

How much is rent in Wenatchee?

The average rent in Wenatchee is $1,661 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wenatchee?

Average rent prices in Wenatchee have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Wenatchee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wenatchee is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $288 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wenatchee?

To comfortably afford rent in Wenatchee, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Wenatchee average around $1,300/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,670/month.

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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