Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Average rent in
Yakima, WA

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Yakima, WA is $1,200. This is -37%, or $700, lower than the national average.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,200

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

117

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Yakima, WA is $1,200. This is -37%, or $700, lower than the national average.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
59%
24%
6%
2%
$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
$3,001+$3,001+

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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,095. A 1-bedroom apartment in Yakima, WA costs about $925 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,195. Houses for rent in Yakima, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,075.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$912

4%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,200

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,800

6%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,200

3%

24%

Studio

$682

1%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$682

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$912

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

24%

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$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Yakima, WA is 44% 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

203 S 9th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

203 S 9th Ave

203 S 9th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

1111 N 4th St Units A-D - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

1111 N 4th St Units A-D

1111 N 4th St, Yakima, WA 98901

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

e309 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

e309

309 N 41st Ave, Yakima, WA 98908

2 beds

1 bath

$900–$950

Apartment for rent

1303 Garfield Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1303 Garfield Ave

1303 Garfield Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

311 N. 4th Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

311 N. 4th Ave.

311 N 4th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

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

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1117 Willow St Yakima, WA 98902

1117 Willow St, Yakima, WA 98902

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

627 N 6th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

627 N 6th Ave

627 N 6th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

3 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

704 S 19th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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