City Report · WA

Grandview

Pop. 11,187·81st most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Grandview, WA
Median rent (all units)
$1,800/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$165
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Grandview · $1,800
More expensive than 50% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,800/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$72,000/yr
Local median income
$61,106/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Grandview's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,340/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$21,600/yr
At $1,800/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 (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Grandview, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,187
Median income
$61,106
Median age
29.1
Renters
44.5%
Age distribution
36.9%
24%
23.3%
Under 1836.9%
18–3424%
35–5423.3%
55–647.2%
65+8.6%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
32.2%
86.3%
White32.2%
Hispanic86.3%
Education (25+)
37.5%
39%
16.2%
No HS diploma37.5%
HS diploma39%
Some college16.2%
Bachelor's+7.3%
Housing tenure
55.5%
44.5%
Owner55.5%
Renter44.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Grandview, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,500 → $61,106
up 16.4%
Population
10,894 → 11,187
up 2.7%
Renter share
49.5% → 44.5%
-5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
5.1% → 7.3%
+2.2 pts
Median age
27.4 → 29.1
+1.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Grandview, WA now reports about $61,106, up from $52,500 in 2021. Census counts show Grandview, WA adding about 293 residents over the five-year window, up 2.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 49.5% to 44.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 5.1% to 7.3% across the same window.

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About renting in Grandview, WA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Grandview is $1,800/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $980/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,340/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,090/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,810/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($61,106/yr), Grandview ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandview an affordable city for renters?

Grandview is considered moderate for renters. At $1,800/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($61,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Grandview slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Grandview?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,800/mo in Grandview. The local median household income is $61,106/yr, meaning the typical Grandview household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Grandview?

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

How does Grandview rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Grandview is one of the more affordable cities in Washington for rent, ranking #81 out of 115 tracked cities at $1,800/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Grandview?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Grandview ($1,800/mo): Yakima ($1,369/mo), Hermiston ($1,478/mo).

What percentage of Grandview residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.5% of Grandview households are renters, while 55.5% are owner-occupied. Grandview leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Grandview rent compare to the national average?

Grandview's median rent of $1,800/mo is $165 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #81 out of 115 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,800/mo, rent takes ~35% of Grandview's median household income ($61,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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