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Leavenworth

Pop. 2,569·96th most expensive in Washington·Leavenworth rents have dropped 13.9%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,610/mo
Year-over-Year
-13.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$355
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Leavenworth · $1,610
More affordable than 69% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,610/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$64,000/yr
Local median income
$69,943/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Leavenworth's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,231
1 BR
$1,268
2 BR
$1,478
3 BR
$1,954
4 BR+
$2,276
Research median
$1,478/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,320/yr
At $1,610/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 13.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-13.9% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Leavenworth, WA is roughly split between renters and owners, 45.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,569
Median income
$69,943
Median age
41.8
Renters
48.4%
Age distribution
20.8%
34.1%
17.7%
16.5%
Under 1820.8%
18–3410.8%
35–5434.1%
55–6417.7%
65+16.5%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
87.9%
White87.9%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian1.1%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
17.6%
32.4%
45.8%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma17.6%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+45.8%
Housing tenure
51.6%
48.4%
Owner51.6%
Renter48.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Leavenworth, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,982 → $69,943
up 14.7%
Population
2,395 → 2,569
up 7.3%
Renter share
40.1% → 48.4%
+8.3 pts
Bachelor's+
50.4% → 45.8%
-4.6 pts
Median age
40.6 → 41.8
+1.2 yrs

Median household income grew from $60,982 to $69,943 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.7% shift. Headcount in the area went from 2,395 to 2,569 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.3% change. About 48.4% of households rent today, against 40.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 50.4% to 45.8%.

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Leavenworth rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Leavenworth, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Leavenworth is $1,610/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,231/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,478/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,268/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,954/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($69,943/yr), Leavenworth ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 13.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Leavenworth an affordable city for renters?

Leavenworth is considered affordable for renters. At $1,610/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($69,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Leavenworth falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Leavenworth?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,610/mo in Leavenworth. The local median household income is $69,943/yr, meaning the typical Leavenworth household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Leavenworth?

Rent in Leavenworth has decreased 13.9% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Leavenworth rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Leavenworth is one of the more affordable cities in Washington for rent, ranking #96 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,610/mo.

What percentage of Leavenworth residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.4% of Leavenworth households are renters, while 51.6% are owner-occupied. Leavenworth leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Leavenworth rent compare to the national average?

Leavenworth's median rent of $1,610/mo is $355 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #96 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,610/mo, rent takes ~28% of Leavenworth's median household income ($69,943/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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