Last updated on October 15, 2026

Average rent in
Wenatchee, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Wenatchee, WA rent slipped 4.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,625/month. Renters today are paying $148 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,800/month in October 2025.

  • Wenatchee sits 14.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 65 units, reflecting the size of the local market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Wenatchee run around $1,110/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,295/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,695/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,295/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,295/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Wenatchee

$1,625/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wenatchee is $1,625 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wenatchee

65

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee, WA

Average rent prices in Wenatchee have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased 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 $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Wenatchee run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,612.

Listings

Studio

$1,110

4%

51%

1 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,695

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,295

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,295

9%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,110

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

51%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

No Change

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$1,625
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,810
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wenatchee, WA is 10% 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

Vista View - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Vista View

Marr St, Wenatchee, WA 98801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1121 Monitor Ave. Duplex - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1121 Monitor Ave. Duplex

1121 Monitor St, Wenatchee, WA 98801

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,395–$1,595

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Park View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

11h ago

8.5

Very good

Park View Apartments

1250 Central Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,481–$2,187

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
1525map - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1525map

1525 Maple St, Wenatchee, WA 98801

2 beds

2 baths

$1,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,625 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wenatchee?

Average rent prices in Wenatchee have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Wenatchee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wenatchee is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 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 $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the lowest rents in Wenatchee, with approximately a 6% difference compared to July's peak pricing. Searching in January rather than summer months could result in lower rental costs.

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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