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Rental Market Trends in Washington

$1,811/month

Average Rent

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

+$11

Average Price Increase

Ranked 11th

Most Expensive Rent by State

44,112

Available Rentals

Yakima, WA

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Washington?

As of March 2026, the average rent in Washington is $1,811/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 $1,469 per month for a studio, $1,811 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,053 for a two-bedroom apartment in Washington. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,427 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,469/month
428 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,811/month
668 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,053/month
961 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,427/month
1,231 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 Pasco.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Yakima
$999/month
674 Sq Ft
Spokane
$1,144/month
641 Sq Ft
Pasco
$1,245/month
736 Sq Ft
Spokane Valley
$1,251/month
709 Sq Ft
Kennewick
$1,306/month
673 Sq Ft
Tacoma
$1,484/month
645 Sq Ft
Vancouver
$1,524/month
702 Sq Ft
Bellingham
$1,539/month
609 Sq Ft
Auburn
$1,552/month
638 Sq Ft
Federal Way
$1,562/month
671 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
$2,414/month
725 Sq Ft
Redmond
$2,269/month
706 Sq Ft
Kirkland
$2,252/month
716 Sq Ft
Seattle
$2,080/month
648 Sq Ft
Renton
$1,821/month
696 Sq Ft
Marysville
$1,811/month
686 Sq Ft
Kent
$1,649/month
661 Sq Ft
Everett
$1,627/month
663 Sq Ft
Federal Way
$1,562/month
671 Sq Ft
Auburn
$1,552/month
638 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Washington

44,112 Available Apartments for Rent

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