Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Yakima, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Yakima, WA rent rose 16.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,392/month. Renters today are paying $81 more per month on average than last year, with rents holding essentially flat month to month after recent fluctuations.
Compared to national trends
Yakima sits 28.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for those seeking value in the Pacific Northwest.
Price ranges
Studios in Yakima run around $710/month, 1-bedrooms around $850/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,225/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,925/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,395/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,050/month compared to $1,100/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.
Median rent
Median rent in Yakima
$1,392/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Yakima is $1,392 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $557 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Yakima
122
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Yakima rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Yakima, WA
Average rent prices in Yakima have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Yakima run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $710 |  2% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,225 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,925 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,395 | 2% | 11% |
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 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,995 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,050 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$710
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
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
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
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
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Yakima, WA is 27% lower than the median rent in Cle Elum, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,900
22%$2,128
4%$1,650
2%$1,395
23%$1,550
5%$1,150
$1,400
1%$1,675
6%$1,622
9%$1,447
19%$1,695
8%$1,995
10%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
1d ago
509 S 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901
1 bed
1 bath
$550–$575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1507 S Fair Ave, Yakima, WA 98901
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$650–$1,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
E Terrace Heights Way, Yakima, WA 98901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Yakima
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Yakima
2 beds
2 baths
$1,865
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Yakima
2 beds
2 baths
$1,865
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5101 W Powerhouse Rd, Yakima, WA 98908
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Yakima
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
505 N 80th Ave, Yakima, WA 98908
3 beds
3 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Yakima
2 beds
2 baths
$1,865
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Yakima
2 beds
2 baths
$1,865
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Mar 29
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Yakima
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Yakima
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Yakima
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Yakima
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Yakima
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,100
House for rent
2h ago
208 N 6th St, Yakima, WA 98901
1 bed
1 bath
$795
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 $1,392 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Yakima?
Average rent prices in Yakima have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $557 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 $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Yakima?
Yakima's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $860 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 per month. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available rentals at 39% of the market, making them relatively easy to find compared to other unit types.
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).