Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Washington
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Washington is Pullman, where the median 1-bedroom asks $750/month, 51% below the statewide median of about $1,520. The most expensive is Bellevue at $2,100/month.
Across the 25 Washington cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $750 in Pullman to $2,100 in Bellevue, 2.8 times as much. 17 of 25 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $1,520. The largest rental market, Seattle (8,751 listings), has a median of $1,695, 12% above the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Washington
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pullman | $750 | $1,100 | 263 | -51% |
| 2 | Yakima | $925 | $1,350 | 640 | -39% |
| 3 | Moses Lake | $995 | $1,398 | 332 | -35% |
| 4 | Walla Walla | $1,000 | $1,478 | 174 | -34% |
| 5 | Spokane | $1,075 | $1,375 | 2,474 | -29% |
| 6 | Spokane Valley | $1,087 | $1,350 | 352 | -28% |
| 7 | Ellensburg | $1,148 | $1,500 | 221 | -24% |
| 8 | Lakewood | $1,262 | $1,695 | 402 | -17% |
| 9 | Wenatchee | $1,295 | $1,672 | 201 | -15% |
| 10 | Tacoma | $1,371 | $1,800 | 2,315 | -10% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Washington
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellevue | $2,100 | $2,600 | 584 | +38% |
| 2 | Redmond | $2,000 | $2,625 | 373 | +32% |
| 3 | Kirkland | $2,000 | $2,500 | 562 | +32% |
| 4 | Seattle | $1,695 | $2,495 | 8,751 | +12% |
| 5 | Mount Vernon | $1,625 | $1,900 | 129 | +7% |
| 6 | Puyallup | $1,550 | $1,998 | 655 | +2% |
| 7 | Bellingham | $1,550 | $1,798 | 1,027 | +2% |
| 8 | Renton | $1,520 | $2,198 | 609 | 0% |
| 9 | Olympia | $1,476 | $1,870 | 678 | -3% |
| 10 | Bremerton | $1,475 | $1,825 | 328 | -3% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Washington?
- As of October 17, 2026, Pullman has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Washington cities we rank, at $750/month. Next are Yakima ($925) and Moses Lake ($995).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Washington?
- As of October 17, 2026, Bellevue has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Washington cities we rank, at $2,100/month, 38% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Washington?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $1,520/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate