Studio Apartment Rent in Enumclaw, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Enumclaw, Washington as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $2,227 and +54% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Enumclaw
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 Enumclaw
Compare Enumclaw'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 | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Enumclaw.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Enumclaw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Valley, WA | 14.3 mi | $2,610 | +$620 (+31%) |
| Covington, WA | 17.5 mi | $2,310 | +$320 (+16%) |
| Bonney Lake, WA | 17.7 mi | $1,850 | $-140 (-7%) |
| Sumner, WA | 21.7 mi | $1,630 | $-360 (-18%) |
| Issaquah, WA | 22.2 mi | $2,815 | +$825 (+41%) |
| Pacific, WA | 23.4 mi | $1,293 | $-697 (-35%) |
| Auburn, WA | 23.5 mi | $1,498 | $-492 (-25%) |
| Kent, WA | 24.1 mi | $1,523 | $-467 (-23%) |
| North Bend, WA | 24.3 mi | $2,310 | +$320 (+16%) |
| Renton, WA | 25.1 mi | $1,684 | $-306 (-15%) |
| Snoqualmie, WA | 26.7 mi | $3,060 | +$1,070 (+54%) |
| Puyallup, WA | 27.2 mi | $1,626 | $-364 (-18%) |
Studio rent in Enumclaw — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Enumclaw?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Enumclaw, Washington is $1,990 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $2,227.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Enumclaw?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $79,600 ($6,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Enumclaw expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Enumclaw's studio median of $1,990 is +54% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Enumclaw rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Enumclaw ranks #81 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Enumclaw?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bonney Lake ($1,850), Sumner ($1,630), Pacific ($1,293).