Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Yakima, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Yakima rent stands today
Yakima, WA rent slipped 6.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $114 less per month on average than last year, despite a 7.3% month-over-month increase in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Yakima sits 28.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in the Pacific Northwest with 150 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Yakima rent for $600/month, 1-bedrooms for $795/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,298/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,875/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,250/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Yakima
$1,350/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Yakima is $1,350 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Yakima
150
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Yakima rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Yakima, WA
Average rent prices in Yakima have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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
Yakima, WA
Rent prices in Yakima vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Yakima is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,862. 1-bedroom apartments in Yakima run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,225.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $600 | 1% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $795 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,297 |  1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,875 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | 4% | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Yakima, WA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $800 | 6% | - | |
Houses | $1,862 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,297
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Yakima, WA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,862
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
How does rent in Yakima, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Yakima and Cle Elum by all bedroom counts and property types.
Yakima
29%lower than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Yakima, WA is 51% lower than the median rent in Cle Elum, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,750
3%$2,124
6%$1,450
6%$1,900
24%$1,466
9%$822
$1,500
58%$1,636
3%$1,437
1%$1,650
19%$1,612
9%$1,995
7%Cost of living in Yakima, 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 & Services | 5% higher |
| Groceries | 6% higher |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 12% lower |
| Transportation | 19% higher |
| Utilities | 12% higher |
Discover rentals in Yakima, WA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Yakima
20 S 1st St, Yakima, WA 98901
Studio
0 baths
$400
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
509 S 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901
1 bed
1 bath
$475–$495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1507 S Fair Ave, Yakima, WA 98901
1–3 beds
1 bath
$550–$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
415 N Naches Ave, Yakima, WA 98901
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Yakima
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Yakima
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Yakima
302 N 37th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
5101 W Powerhouse Rd, Yakima, WA 98908
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
4h ago
511 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901
1 bed
1 bath
$771
Apartment for rent
17h ago
705 S 45th Ave, Yakima, WA 98908
2 beds
1 bath
$1,635
Apartment for rent
17h ago
505 N 80th Ave, Yakima, WA 98908
3 beds
3 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
801 801 N 3rd St & 305 East H St, Yakima, WA 98901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1912 W Mead Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
3 beds
2 baths
$1,725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
401 N 5th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
712 N 30th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
3 beds
2 baths
$1,845
House for rent
19h ago
215 N 76th Ave, Yakima, WA 98908
4 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
801 801 N 3rd St & 305 East H St, Yakima, WA 98901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
401 N 5th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Yakima
4 beds
2 baths
$2,650
$2,499
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
1117 Willow St, Yakima, WA 98902
2 beds
1 bath
$1,020
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Yakima, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Yakima rental market.
How much is rent in Yakima?
The average rent in Yakima is $1,350 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Yakima?
Average rent prices in Yakima have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Yakima rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Yakima is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Yakima?
To comfortably afford rent in Yakima, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Yakima?
February offers the lowest rents in Yakima, with approximately 20% savings compared to September when rents peak during the fall rental season.
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).