Studio Apartment Rent in Ellensburg, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ellensburg, Washington as of July 2026. That's +47% lower than the citywide median of $1,716 and +29% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Ellensburg
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Ellensburg
Compare Ellensburg's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | $790 |
| 2 | Port Angeles | $800 |
| 3 | Pullman | $800 |
| 4 | Chehalis | $870 |
| 5 | Sedro-Woolley | $893 |
| 6 | Ellensburg (this page) | $910 |
| 7 | Longview | $930 |
| 8 | Moses Lake | $940 |
| 9 | Cheney | $950 |
| 10 | Kelso | $950 |
| 11 | Clarkston | $970 |
| 12 | Shelton | $970 |
| 13 | Spokane | $974 |
| 14 | Wenatchee | $990 |
| 15 | Yakima | $1,027 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammamish | $3,255 |
| 2 | Snoqualmie | $3,060 |
| 3 | Issaquah | $2,815 |
| 4 | Maple Valley | $2,610 |
| 5 | Bothell | $2,473 |
| 6 | North Bend | $2,310 |
| 7 | Mukilteo | $2,310 |
| 8 | Covington | $2,310 |
| 9 | Lake Stevens | $2,280 |
| 10 | Newcastle | $2,260 |
| 11 | Edmonds | $2,180 |
| 12 | Bellevue | $2,152 |
| 13 | Kenmore | $2,140 |
| 14 | Monroe | $2,130 |
| 15 | Lynnwood | $2,070 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Ellensburg.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ellensburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selah, WA | 20.4 mi | $1,190 | +$280 (+31%) |
| Yakima, WA | 26.3 mi | $1,027 | +$117 (+13%) |
| Wenatchee, WA | 29.5 mi | $990 | +$80 (+9%) |
| East Wenatchee, WA | 37.8 mi | $1,060 | +$150 (+16%) |
| Leavenworth, WA | 59.3 mi | $1,231 | +$321 (+35%) |
| Moses Lake, WA | 80.1 mi | $940 | +$30 (+3%) |
| North Bend, WA | 83.3 mi | $2,310 | +$1,400 (+154%) |
| West Richland, WA | 88.3 mi | $1,440 | +$530 (+58%) |
| Richland, WA | 94.6 mi | $1,215 | +$305 (+34%) |
| Snoqualmie, WA | 100.1 mi | $3,060 | +$2,150 (+236%) |
| Enumclaw, WA | 101.3 mi | $1,990 | +$1,080 (+119%) |
| Maple Valley, WA | 107.2 mi | $2,610 | +$1,700 (+187%) |
Studio rent in Ellensburg — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ellensburg?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ellensburg, Washington is $910 per month. This is +47% below the citywide median of $1,716.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ellensburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,400 ($3,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ellensburg expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ellensburg's studio median of $910 is +29% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 20th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ellensburg rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Ellensburg ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ellensburg?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Ellensburg.