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Rental Market Trends in Washington

$1,860/month

Average Rent

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

+$12

Average Price Increase

Ranked 9th

Most Expensive Rent by State

33,887

Available Rentals

Yakima, WA

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Washington?

As of September 2026, the average rent in Washington is $1,860/month. When you rent an apartment in Washington, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,494 per month for a studio, $1,860 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,115 for a two-bedroom apartment in Washington. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,507 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,494/month
428 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,860/month
668 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,115/month
961 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,507/month
1,235 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Washington?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Washington to live are Yakima, Spokane and Spokane Valley.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Yakima
$1,018/month
670 Sq Ft
Spokane
$1,164/month
651 Sq Ft
Spokane Valley
$1,268/month
711 Sq Ft
Kennewick
$1,303/month
684 Sq Ft
Pasco
$1,319/month
736 Sq Ft
Tacoma
$1,506/month
641 Sq Ft
Vancouver
$1,558/month
700 Sq Ft
Bellingham
$1,566/month
612 Sq Ft
Federal Way
$1,572/month
676 Sq Ft
Auburn
$1,589/month
636 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Washington?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Washington to live are Bellevue, Redmond and Kirkland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bellevue
$2,581/month
724 Sq Ft
Redmond
$2,418/month
707 Sq Ft
Kirkland
$2,353/month
718 Sq Ft
Seattle
$2,128/month
648 Sq Ft
Renton
$1,879/month
694 Sq Ft
Marysville
$1,867/month
702 Sq Ft
Kent
$1,674/month
663 Sq Ft
Everett
$1,665/month
664 Sq Ft
Auburn
$1,589/month
636 Sq Ft
Federal Way
$1,572/month
676 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Washington

33,887 Available Apartments for Rent

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