Washington State University

Pullman, WA

The Cougars are part of the Pac-12 Conference
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Washington State University Main Campus - Pullman, WA Area Guide

A prime collegiate environment in the countryside of eastern Washington

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Nestled among the idyllic rolling hills of eastern Washington, Washington State University simultaneously offers an energetic collegiate experience and a tranquil small-town lifestyle. The university’s hometown of Pullman is very close to the Idaho state line, and in fact the University of Idaho sits just eight miles east of WSU’s main campus. The student body accounts for about forty percent of the local population, so Pullman definitely exhibits a distinct college town vibe. Greek life is a major presence on campus, with roughly one in five students at Wazzu involved with a fraternity or sorority. Fitting for its somewhat remote rural location, the university puts a heavy emphasis on agricultural research and education. The west side of campus is the most densely filled with major administration and classroom buildings, so the neighborhoods in this area tend to be the most popular among students, faculty, and university staff. This section of the city is also the closest to Downtown, so the apartments, condos, and houses here will generally put you within easy walking distance of the main campus as well as the popular coffeehouses, bars, and restaurants along Main Street and Grand Avenue.

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The Cougars are part of the Pac-12 Conference

Cheer on the Cougars at Martin Stadium

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pullman, WA is $656 for a studio, $921 for one bedroom, $1,114 for two bedrooms, and $1,504 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pullman has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 315 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $656/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 599 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $921/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 797 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,114/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,064 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,504/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Franklin Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

262 Students

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

315 Students

Sunnyside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

301 Students

Lincoln Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

593 Students

Pullman High School

Public

Grades 9-12

896 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Charles R. Conner Museum
  • Palouse Discovery Science Center
  • University of Idaho Arboretum & Botanical Garden

Airports

  • Pullman/Moscow Regional
  • Lewiston/Nez Perce County

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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.