Last updated on August 31, 2026

Average rent in
Wenatchee, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Wenatchee, WA rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,648/month. Renters today are paying $199 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Wenatchee sits 13.7% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, offering a smaller market with 65 total rentals and a mix of apartments and houses.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Wenatchee run around $1,110/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,650/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,445/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,995/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available to most renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Wenatchee rose 33.4% year over year, diverging from the overall citywide decline. This segment's increase contrasts with the general rent softening in Wenatchee, WA.

Median rent

Median rent in Wenatchee

$1,647/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wenatchee is $1,647 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $262 less per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wenatchee

65

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wenatchee rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 decreased by 3% 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Wenatchee run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,110

39%

49%

1 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$1,650

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,445

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,995

28%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,110

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,445

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

17%

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$1,647
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wenatchee, WA is 3% 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

533 Methow St. Tri-Plex - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

533 Methow St. Tri-Plex

533 Methow St, Wenatchee, WA 98801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295–$1,645

Price drop

Apartment for rent

211 N Delaware St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

211 N Delaware St

211 N Delaware Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Yakima Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Yakima Apartments

511 Yakima St, Wenatchee, WA 98801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Johnson / Utah Duplexes - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Johnson / Utah Duplexes

Johnson / Utah Duplexes, Wenatchee, WA 98801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395–$1,495

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 $1,647 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wenatchee?

Average rent prices in Wenatchee have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $262 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?

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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