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Average Rent in Yakima, WA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Yakima, WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,411/mo
▲ +5.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$750/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
23
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Yakima, WA
Compare average rent across Yakima, WA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima 98902 | $1,457 | - | $750 | 2 | 17 |
| Yakima 98901 | $1,281 | - | $974 | 6 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Yakima, WA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Yakima, WA is $1,411 per month across 8 apartment communities and 23 available units. Rents have increased $64 (5.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Home Source of Yakima starting at $750/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $888/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,149/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,896/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,270/mo.
Prices range from $750 to $2,800 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Yakima, WA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,293 | - | 8 |
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Yakima, WA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Yakima, WA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Source of Yakima | $750/mo | $1,486/mo | 16 | 3.2 |
| Stonewood Apartments | $974/mo | $974/mo | 1 | 3.4 |
| Englewood Garden Villas | $998/mo | $998/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
| Sagewood Apartments | $1,191/mo | $1,191/mo | 1 | 2.4 |
| The Grand Hotel Apartments | $1,281/mo | $1,281/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| East Ridge Apartments | $1,364/mo | $1,364/mo | 1 | 3.3 |
| Chestnut Court & Spruce Street Apartments | $1,364/mo | $1,364/mo | 1 | 4 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$56,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,411/mo.
Comfortable income
$68,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($750/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Cost of living in Yakima, WA
We only have live rent data for Yakima, WA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,411 |
| Estimated total | $1,411/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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