Wyndstone Apartments
15025 Tahoma Blvd SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
1-3 Beds | $1,595 - $2,275
Rental Market Trends in Yelm, WA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Yelm, WA is $1,681/month.
Rent in Yelm is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,681/month
Average Rent
712 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.3%
Change / Year
66
Available Apartments
Yelm rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Yelm average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Yelm average $1,681 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Yelm average $1,903 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Yelm average $2,235 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Yelm, WA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $5 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Yelm, WA
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
90%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
10%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Yelm, WA?
Because the average rent in Yelm is $1,681, you’ll want to make about $5,603 per month or $67,236 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.
How does Yelm, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Yelm, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Lacey
Avg Rent: $1,655/month
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DuPont
Avg Rent: $2,027/month
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Spanaway
Avg Rent: $1,204/month
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Tumwater
Avg Rent: $1,624/month
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Olympia
Avg Rent: $1,539/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Yelm?
The average rent in Yelm is $1,681 per month, which is 1.0% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Yelm?
The average rent for a house in Yelm, WA is $2,664 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Yelm?
Rents in Yelm, WA are decreasing, with prices down 0.3% year-over-year and $5 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Yelm?
In Yelm, WA, 90% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.