Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Yakima, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Yakima, WA rent slipped 6.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Renters today are paying $52 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $1,450/month in September 2025.
Compared to national trends
Yakima sits 33.0% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Washington state.
Price ranges
Studios in Yakima rent for around $600/month, 1-bedrooms for $850/month, and 2-bedrooms for about $1,262/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rent for $1,950/month and $2,448/month respectively.
What you'll pay
Houses rent at a median of $1,950/month while apartments, which make up 71.8% of total rentals, have a median rent of $1,144/month. Renters face a range depending on property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Yakima
$1,300/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Yakima is $1,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $640 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Yakima
123
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Yakima rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Yakima, WA
Average rent prices in Yakima have decreased by 2% 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 $1,144, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Yakima run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $600 | 2% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 3% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,262 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,447 | 2% | 4% |
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 | $1,144 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,375 | 8% | - | |
Houses | $1,950 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,262
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,447
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
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
$1,144
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
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
33%lower than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Yakima, WA is 48% lower than the median rent in Cle Elum, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,500
13%$2,125
17%$1,575
3%$1,590
13%$1,495
7%$1,475
39%$1,300
26%$1,695
6%$1,450
5%$1,450
18%$1,695
8%$1,995
8%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
1507 S Fair Ave, Yakima, WA 98901
1–3 beds
1 bath
$550–$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
509 S 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901
1 bed
1 bath
$550–$575
Apartment for rent
2d ago
720 N 5th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
1–2 beds
1 bath
$695–$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Yakima
3 beds
2 baths
$2,930
House for rent
4d ago
3793 Scenic Crest Rd, Yakima, WA 98901
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5101 W Powerhouse Rd, Yakima, WA 98908
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Yakima
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5200 Jazz St, Yakima, WA 98908
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,850–$1,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
505 N 80th Ave, Yakima, WA 98908
3 beds
3 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Yakima
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cambridge, Yakima, WA 98908
2 beds
2 baths
$1,685
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
Available Jun 15
2d ago
1501 Summitview Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Yakima
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
301 S 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901
Studio
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1501 Summitview Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Yakima
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Yakima
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Yakima
801 N 24th Ave #A, Yakima, WA 98902
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
$2,150
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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 $1,300 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Yakima?
Average rent prices in Yakima have decreased by 2% 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 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $640 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 $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Yakima?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Yakima average around $900/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,250/month.
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).