Central Park Apartments
1201 E Helena Ave,
Ellensburg, WA 98926
$1,575 - $2,275
1-4 Beds
Ellensburg
Ellensburg, WA Area Guide
A classic college town in the shadow of the Cascades
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Located just east of the Cascade Mountains along Interstate 90, Ellensburg is one of the state’s most famous college towns. In addition to the nearly 20,000 people who call Ellensburg home year-round, Central Washington University serves around 12,000 students from all over the state. The city is packed with stunning historic architecture, from the iconic Davidson building to campus landmarks like Barge Hall, cultivating a timeless atmosphere in Ellensburg’s most visible spaces. You’ll find a vibrant arts scene here, with several unique galleries both on-campus and off, plus the monthly First Friday Art Walk downtown and the annual Jazz in the Valley festival. Locals also enjoy a full roster of eclectic community events celebrating everything from microbreweries to street performers to Dachshunds. Of course, outdoorsy types will love the close access to the mountains, forests, and rivers nearby, which allow for virtually endless exploration of the region’s natural wonders.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ellensburg, WA is $862 for a studio, $1,101 for one bedroom, $1,280 for two bedrooms, and $1,947 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ellensburg has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,101/month
562 Sq Ft
House
$2,263/month
1,470 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ellensburg, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
395 Students
Mount Stuart Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
356 Students
Public
Grades K-5
338 Students
Public
Grades K-5
42 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
778 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
938 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
37 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Olmstead Place
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Yakima Air Trml/McAllister Field
- Pangborn Memorial
Colleges
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.