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East Wenatchee

Pop. 14,199·38th most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for East Wenatchee, WA
Median rent (all units)
$2,240/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$278
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East Wenatchee · $2,240
More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,240/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$90,000/yr
Local median income
$77,558/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using East Wenatchee's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$2,150
4 BR+
$2,550
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,550/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,240 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$26,880/yr
At $2,240/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.8% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

East Wenatchee, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,199
Median income
$77,558
Median age
35.4
Renters
41%
Age distribution
26%
22.9%
24.6%
15.3%
Under 1826%
18–3422.9%
35–5424.6%
55–6411.2%
65+15.3%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
58.7%
37.2%
White58.7%
Black0.8%
Hispanic37.2%
Asian1.2%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
15.2%
29.1%
35.9%
19.8%
No HS diploma15.2%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+19.8%
Housing tenure
59%
41%
Owner59%
Renter41%

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

2021 vs 2026

How East Wenatchee, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,739 → $77,558
up 14.5%
Population
14,113 → 14,199
up 0.6%
Renter share
41.7% → 41%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
20.6% → 19.8%
-0.8 pts
Median age
34.1 → 35.4
+1.3 yrs

Median household income grew from $67,739 to $77,558 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.5% shift.

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By apartment size

East Wenatchee rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in East Wenatchee, WA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in East Wenatchee is $2,240/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,550/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,180/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,150/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($77,558/yr), East Wenatchee ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is East Wenatchee an affordable city for renters?

East Wenatchee is considered moderate for renters. At $2,240/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($77,558/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. East Wenatchee slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in East Wenatchee?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,240/mo in East Wenatchee. The local median household income is $77,558/yr, meaning the typical East Wenatchee household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in East Wenatchee?

Rent in East Wenatchee has decreased 0.8% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does East Wenatchee rent compare to other cities in Washington?

East Wenatchee is middle-of-the-pack for Washington for rent, ranking #38 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,240/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than East Wenatchee?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than East Wenatchee ($2,240/mo): Leavenworth ($1,591/mo), Selah ($1,695/mo), Wenatchee ($1,732/mo).

What percentage of East Wenatchee residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of East Wenatchee households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. East Wenatchee leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does East Wenatchee rent compare to the national average?

East Wenatchee's median rent of $2,240/mo is $278 (14%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #38 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,240/mo, rent takes ~35% of East Wenatchee's median household income ($77,558/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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