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Camas

Pop. 27,007·37th most expensive in Washington·Camas rents are up 5.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,237/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.6%
Month-over-Month
+5.3%
vs US Median
+$272
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Camas · $2,237
More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
63/100
Good value
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Rents are 7% below what Camas's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,237/mo
Expected by trend
$2,397/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,870
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,920
4 BR+
$3,430
Research median
$2,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,844/yr
At $2,237/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +5.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Camas, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 54.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,007
Median income
$141,126
Median age
40.7
Renters
21.7%
Age distribution
29.2%
13.4%
31%
13.2%
13.2%
Under 1829.2%
18–3413.4%
35–5431%
55–6413.2%
65+13.2%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
71.3%
12.6%
White71.3%
Black1.6%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian12.6%
Other7.9%
Education (25+)
13.8%
27.7%
54.8%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma13.8%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+54.8%
Housing tenure
78.3%
21.7%
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Camas, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,661 → $2,237
up 34.7%
Income
$121,094 → $141,126
up 16.5%
Population
25,774 → 27,007
up 4.8%
Renter share
20.1% → 21.7%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
52.6% → 54.8%
+2.2 pts
Median age
41.6 → 40.7
-0.9 yrs

The median rent in Camas, WA stood at $1,661 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,237, reflecting a 34.7% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $121,094 to $141,126 across the same window, up 16.5% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.8% since 2021, moving from about 25,774 residents to roughly 27,007. Renters now make up 21.7% of households, compared with 20.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 54.8% of adults here, versus 52.6% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Camas, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Camas rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Camas, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Camas is $2,237/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,740/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,130/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,870/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,920/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($141,126/yr), Camas ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Camas an affordable city for renters?

Camas is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,237/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($141,126/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Camas falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Camas?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,237/mo in Camas. The local median household income is $141,126/yr, meaning the typical Camas household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Camas?

Rent in Camas has increased 5.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Camas rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Camas is one of the pricier cities in Washington for rent, ranking #37 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,237/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Camas?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Camas ($2,237/mo): Wood Village ($1,626/mo), Gresham ($1,632/mo), Fairview ($1,733/mo).

What percentage of Camas residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.7% of Camas households are renters, while 78.3% are owner-occupied. Camas leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Camas rent compare to the national average?

Camas's median rent of $2,237/mo is $272 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #37 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,237/mo, rent takes ~19% of Camas's median household income ($141,126/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Camas 19%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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