Central Park Apartments
1201 E Helena Ave,
Ellensburg, WA 98926
$1,515 - $2,175
1-4 Beds
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
Central Washington University - Ellensburg, WA
Area Guide
The best of Washington is at your fingertips from this historic institution
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True to its name, Central Washington University is located about as close to the center of the state as you can get, and serves as a major player in Washington’s academic community, attracting eager minds from Seattle to Spokane and all points in between. A combination of exceptional research opportunities and superb educational resources has led to CWU being ranked as one of the top public schools in the West. Choosing an apartment or rental house near the west side of the campus will put you closest to most of the major classroom buildings, while living near the south side provides the most convenient access to the administration buildings. The city of Ellensburg largely revolves around CWU, and the Downtown area just southwest of campus is packed with popular hangouts. Grab a local pint from Iron Horse Brewery, get your morning caffeine fix at D&M Downtown Coffee, or drop by Rodeo City Barbecue for the best rack of ribs in town. Living in Ellensburg puts you just minutes from the magnificent Cascade Mountains, so you can easily take advantage of the Pacific Northwest’s finest skiing and hiking on the weekends in one of the nation’s most scenic natural landscapes. Less than two hours from Seattle via Interstate 90, a weekend excursion to one of the country’s most exciting cities is only a short car ride away.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Ellensburg, WA is $860 for a studio, $1,091 for one bedroom, $1,238 for two bedrooms, and $1,890 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ellensburg has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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84 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$860/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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562 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,091/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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805 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,238/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,169 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,890/month
Average Rent
Transportation
38
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
51
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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
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