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Kennewick, WA

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Experience the scenic beauty and unique lifestyle of Washington’s wine country

Suburb River Scenic Affordable Wineries

Welcome to Kennewick, situated along the Columbia River in southeastern Washington. This growing community offers varied housing options throughout its neighborhoods, from newer developments in the Southridge district to established homes near downtown. One-bedroom apartments average $1,295 per month, while two-bedroom units average $1,537. The city spans 28 square miles and benefits from abundant sunshine, with Columbia Park serving as a cornerstone of outdoor recreation. The park features boat launches, walking trails, and an 18-hole golf course along the riverfront.

Kennewick balances everyday conveniences with community character, centered around Columbia Center Mall, the largest shopping complex in the region. The Southridge area continues to grow, anchored by the Toyota Center, home to the Tri-City Americans hockey team. Local landmarks include the Clover Island lighthouse and the Southridge Sports Complex, which houses a memorial dedicated to the events of September 11. The area's agricultural heritage comes to life through the surrounding vineyards, with several established wineries and tasting rooms throughout the region. Residents enjoy access to multiple parks and the Sacagawea Heritage Trail, which winds along the Columbia River.

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Kennewick offers lots of activities to do on the Columbia River.

Wine production and other agriculture is a large part of the city of Kennewick.

You can find homes spanning a wide price range in Kennewick.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Kennewick, WA is $1,081 for a studio, $1,261 for one bedroom, $1,481 for two bedrooms, and $1,690 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kennewick has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,261/month
678 Sq Ft
House
$2,376/month
1,558 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,710/month
1,146 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,093/month
1,527 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Kennewick, WA is 3.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kennewick is 12.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,081 - $1,690. You can expect to pay 3.2% more for groceries, 18.0% less for utilities, and 17.0% more for transportation.

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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cottonwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

455 Students

Ridge View Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

334 Students

Westgate Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

426 Students

Canyon View Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

406 Students

Vista Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

359 Students

Desert Hills Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

889 Students

Chinook Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

882 Students

Park Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

692 Students

Horse Heaven Hills Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

833 Students

Highlands Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

750 Students

Kamiakin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,884 Students

River View High School

Public

Grades 9-12

287 Students

Kennewick High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,785 Students

Southridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,641 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Zintel Canyon
  • The REACH Interpretive Center
  • Sacajawea State Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Tri-Cities

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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 November 2025.