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Clarkston

Pop. 7,191·107th most expensive in Washington·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,350/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+12.5%
vs US Median
-$615
Rising (Monthly)
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Clarkston · $1,350
More affordable than 85% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,350/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$54,000/yr
Local median income
$54,152/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Clarkston's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$970
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$2,150
Research median
$1,280/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,200/yr
At $1,350/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +12.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Clarkston, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,191
Median income
$54,152
Median age
37
Renters
44.8%
Age distribution
25.2%
21.3%
28.6%
15.3%
Under 1825.2%
18–3421.3%
35–5428.6%
55–649.6%
65+15.3%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
84.1%
White84.1%
Black2.3%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian3.4%
Other5.6%
Education (25+)
34.4%
41.9%
16.9%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma34.4%
Some college41.9%
Bachelor's+16.9%
Housing tenure
55.2%
44.8%
Owner55.2%
Renter44.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Clarkston, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,717 → $54,152
up 21.1%
Population
7,164 → 7,191
up 0.4%
Renter share
47.7% → 44.8%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
16.6% → 16.9%
+0.3 pts
Median age
36.1 → 37
+0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $54,152 today, compared with $44,717 five years earlier. Renters now make up 44.8% of households, compared with 47.7% five years ago.

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Clarkston rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Clarkston. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Clarkston, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Clarkston is $1,350/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $970/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,280/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $980/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,790/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($54,152/yr), Clarkston ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Clarkston an affordable city for renters?

Clarkston is considered moderate for renters. At $1,350/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($54,152/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Clarkston slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Clarkston?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,350/mo in Clarkston. The local median household income is $54,152/yr, meaning the typical Clarkston household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Clarkston?

Rent in Clarkston has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Clarkston rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Clarkston is one of the more affordable cities in Washington for rent, ranking #107 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,350/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Clarkston?

Moscow is nearby and more affordable at $1,181/mo, which is $169 less than Clarkston.

What percentage of Clarkston residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.8% of Clarkston households are renters, while 55.2% are owner-occupied. Clarkston leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Clarkston rent compare to the national average?

Clarkston's median rent of $1,350/mo is $615 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #107 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,350/mo, rent takes ~30% of Clarkston's median household income ($54,152/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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