Last updated on June 2, 2026

Average rent in
Wenatchee, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Wenatchee, WA rent rose 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Renters are paying $164 more per month on average than last year, extending the upward trend seen over recent months.

  • Wenatchee sits 13.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with a total of 60 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Wenatchee run around $1,095/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,295/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,695/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,575/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,972/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median rent of $2,600/month, while apartments sit at $1,595/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types. Total rentals are split with 68.2% apartments and 30.8% houses.

Median rent

Median rent in Wenatchee

$1,695/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wenatchee is $1,695 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $255 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wenatchee

60

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Wenatchee run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

16%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,295

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,695

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,575

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$2,972

10%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,972

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

8%

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$1,695
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,697
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wenatchee, WA is equal to 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 & Services10% higher
Groceries7% higher
Health345% higher
Housing34% higher
Transportation43% higher
Utilities19% lower

Discover rentals in Wenatchee, WA

Cherry Manor Duplexes - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Cherry Manor Duplexes

702 Gellatly St, Wenatchee, WA 98801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425–$1,625

Apartment for rent

1121 Monitor Ave. Duplex - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1121 Monitor Ave. Duplex

1121 Monitor St, Wenatchee, WA 98801

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,495–$1,695

Apartment for rent

Yakima Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Yakima Apartments

511 Yakima St, Wenatchee, WA 98801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Mission View Flats - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.6

Very good

Mission View Flats

819 Malaga Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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 $1,695 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wenatchee?

Average rent prices in Wenatchee have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Wenatchee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wenatchee is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 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 $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Wenatchee's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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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