Selah

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Selah, WA

Area Guide

Savor small-town charm in the scenic Yakima Valley

Rural Scenic Riverside Peaceful Affordable Historic Close-Knit

Nestled in the Yakima Valley, Selah is a scenic community situated at the confluence of the Naches and Yakima rivers. Selah is revered for its beauty as well as its small-town charm, which is best displayed in its strong sense of community and its quaint downtown area. Downtown Selah provides residents with an array of restaurants, shops, coffeehouses, and modern conveniences to explore.

Selah’s peaceful atmosphere is defined by its vast stretches of fruit orchards, wineries, and farmland. The community offers a wide variety of apartments, condos, and townhomes available for rent in its tranquil neighborhoods. Residents enjoy convenience to world-class recreational opportunities at nearby Hanford Reach National Monument, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and Mount Rainier National Park. Quick access to U.S. Highway 12 and Interstate 82 makes commuting from Selah simple.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Selah, WA is $880 for one bedroom, $955 for two bedrooms, and $1,459 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Selah has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$880/month
751 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

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

Selah Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

825 Students

John Campbell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

645 Students

Robert S Lince Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

635 Students

John Campbell Primary School

Public

Grades 1-2

520 Students

Selah Homelink

Public

Grades K-8

18 Students

Selah Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

897 Students

Selah Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-7

794 Students

Selah Junior High School

Public

Grades 8-9

286 Students

Selah Homelink

Public

Grades K-8

18 Students

Selah High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,135 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Yakima Greenway
  • Yakima Area Arboretum
  • Yakima Sportsman State Park

Airports

  • Yakima Air Trml/McAllister Field

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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 September 2025.