Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Average rent in
Yakima, WA

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Yakima, WA is $1,199. This is -39%, or $751, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,199

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

111

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Yakima, WA is $1,199. This is -39%, or $751, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
57%
28%
7%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

55%
45%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Yakima, WA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Yakima, WA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Yakima, WA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Yakima, WA is $1,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Yakima, WA costs about $895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,200. Houses for rent in Yakima, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$895

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,225

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,857

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,400

1%

8%

Studio

$650

2%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,857

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Yakima, 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.

Compare rent prices in Yakima, WA to other cities

Median rent prices in Yakima, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Cle Elum, WA.

Yakima

Median rent price$1,199
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Yakima, WA is 40% lower than the median rent in Cle Elum, WA.

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Cost of living in
Yakima, WA

The overall cost of living in Yakima, WA is 1% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

1% higher

Groceries

1% higher

Health

15% higher

Housing

10% lower

Transportation

21% higher

Utilities

4% higher

Apartments for rent in Cle Elum

Discover rentals in Yakima, WA

Poplar Mobile Court - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Poplar Mobile Court

1507 S Fair Ave, Yakima, WA 98901

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$695–$1,095

Apartment for rent

310 W Pierce St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

310 W Pierce St

310 W Pierce St, Yakima, WA 98902

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

1318 Fairbanks Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

1318 Fairbanks Ave

1318 Fairbanks Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

2 beds

1 bath

$895–$975

Apartment for rent

1403-1405 Roosevelt Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1403-1405 Roosevelt Ave

1403 Roosevelt Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

1303 Garfield Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

1303 Garfield Ave

1303 Garfield Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

1416 Garfield Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

1416 Garfield Ave

1416 Garfield Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

1117 Willow St Yakima, WA 98902 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1117 Willow St Yakima, WA 98902

1117 Willow St, Yakima, WA 98902

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

1118-1120 Cherry Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1118-1120 Cherry Ave

1118 Cherry Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent