Studio Apartment Rent in Kennewick, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kennewick, Washington as of August 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,664 and +10% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Kennewick
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 Kennewick
Compare Kennewick'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 | Shelton | $970 |
| 12 | Spokane | $974 |
| 13 | Wenatchee | $990 |
| 14 | Yakima | $1,027 |
| 15 | Spokane Valley | $1,036 |
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 | Woodinville | $2,540 |
| 6 | Bothell | $2,473 |
| 7 | North Bend | $2,310 |
| 8 | Mukilteo | $2,310 |
| 9 | Covington | $2,310 |
| 10 | Lake Stevens | $2,280 |
| 11 | Newcastle | $2,260 |
| 12 | Bellevue | $2,184 |
| 13 | Edmonds | $2,180 |
| 14 | Kenmore | $2,140 |
| 15 | Monroe | $2,130 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kennewick.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kennewick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland, WA | 15.1 mi | $1,215 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Pasco, WA | 20.4 mi | $1,070 | $-85 (-7%) |
| West Richland, WA | 21.1 mi | $1,440 | +$285 (+25%) |
| Hermiston, OR | 22.7 mi | $820 | $-335 (-29%) |
| Pendleton, OR | 39 mi | $770 | $-385 (-33%) |
| Walla Walla, WA | 56.6 mi | $1,060 | $-95 (-8%) |
| Moses Lake, WA | 70.4 mi | $940 | $-215 (-19%) |
| La Grande, OR | 91.2 mi | $750 | $-405 (-35%) |
| Yakima, WA | 104 mi | $1,027 | $-128 (-11%) |
| Ellensburg, WA | 109.4 mi | $910 | $-245 (-21%) |
| Selah, WA | 115 mi | $1,190 | +$35 (+3%) |
| East Wenatchee, WA | 117.5 mi | $1,060 | $-95 (-8%) |
Studio rent in Kennewick — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kennewick?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kennewick, Washington is $1,155 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,664.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kennewick?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,200 ($3,850/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.21/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kennewick expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kennewick's studio median of $1,155 is +10% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 39th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kennewick rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Kennewick ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kennewick?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Pasco ($1,070), Hermiston ($820), Pendleton ($770).