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Rental Market Trends in Yakima, WA

What is the average rent in Yakima, WA?

$959/month

Average Rent

682 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Yakima, WA is $959 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Yakima more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Yakima, you can expect to pay about $879 per month for a studio, $959 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,208 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,441 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$879/month
422 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$959/month
682 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,208/month
950 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,441/month
1,085 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,660/month
1,300 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,187/month
1,283 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,766/month
2,306 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Yakima, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $29 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Yakima, WA
Last Updated July 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Yakima, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
27% Below $700/month
38% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Yakima, WA?

Because the average rent in Yakima is $959, you’ll want to make about $3,196 per month or $38,352 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Yakima, WA is 0.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Yakima is 11.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $879 - $1,441. You can expect to pay 2.6% more for groceries, 6.3% more for utilities, and 19.8% more for transportation.

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Yakima, WA

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How does Yakima, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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9 North

9 North

9 N 9th St,
Yakima, WA 98901

Studio | $995 - $1,335

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Glenmoor Green I & II

4602 Tieton Dr,
Yakima, WA 98908

1-3 Beds | $995 - $1,395

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Columbia Apartments Yakima

2502 Fruitvale Blvd,
Yakima, WA 98902

1 Bed | $895 - $925

Cowiche Creek Townhouses

Cowiche Creek Townhouses

5101 W Powerhouse Rd,
Yakima, WA 98908

3 Beds | $1,850

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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