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Enumclaw

Pop. 12,798·49th most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Enumclaw, WA
Median rent (all units)
$2,169/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
+$207
Falling (Monthly)
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Enumclaw · $2,169
More expensive than 68% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,169/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$87,000/yr
Local median income
$121,250/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Enumclaw's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,990
1 BR
$2,050
2 BR
$2,390
3 BR
$3,160
4 BR+
$3,680
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,390/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,169 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
$26,028/yr
At $2,169/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 1.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Enumclaw, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,798
Median income
$121,250
Median age
42.1
Renters
25.7%
Age distribution
20.6%
22.2%
22.6%
14.7%
19.9%
Under 1820.6%
18–3422.2%
35–5422.6%
55–6414.7%
65+19.9%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
84%
White84%
Black0.5%
Hispanic7%
Asian1.9%
Other6.7%
Education (25+)
32.1%
35.5%
27.3%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
74.3%
25.7%
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Enumclaw, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,855 → $121,250
up 32.0%
Population
12,544 → 12,798
up 2.0%
Renter share
31.5% → 25.7%
-5.8 pts
Bachelor's+
25.7% → 27.3%
+1.6 pts
Median age
40.3 → 42.1
+1.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $91,855 in 2021 to $121,250 more recently. The population has grown by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 12,544 residents to roughly 12,798. Renters now make up 25.7% of households, compared with 31.5% five years ago.

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Salary vs rent

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By apartment size

Enumclaw rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Enumclaw, WA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Enumclaw is $2,169/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,990/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,390/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,050/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,160/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($121,250/yr), Enumclaw ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Enumclaw an affordable city for renters?

Enumclaw is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,169/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($121,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Enumclaw falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Enumclaw?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,169/mo in Enumclaw. The local median household income is $121,250/yr, meaning the typical Enumclaw household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Enumclaw?

Rent in Enumclaw has increased 1.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Enumclaw rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Enumclaw is middle-of-the-pack for Washington for rent, ranking #49 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,169/mo.

What percentage of Enumclaw residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.7% of Enumclaw households are renters, while 74.3% are owner-occupied. Enumclaw leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Enumclaw rent compare to the national average?

Enumclaw's median rent of $2,169/mo is $207 (11%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #49 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,169/mo, rent takes ~21% of Enumclaw's median household income ($121,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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