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Pullman

Pop. 32,229·102nd most expensive in Washington·Pullman rents are up 17.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,493/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.9%
Month-over-Month
+12.8%
vs US Median
-$472
Rising (Monthly)
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Pullman · $1,493
More affordable than 76% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
19/100
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Rents are 15% above what Pullman's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,493/mo
Expected by trend
$1,294/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$800
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,630
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,160/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,916/yr
At $1,493/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.9% YoY, +12.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pullman, WA is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 61.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,229
Median income
$46,812
Median age
23.2
Renters
68%
Age distribution
12.3%
60.4%
15.7%
Under 1812.3%
18–3460.4%
35–5415.7%
55–644.8%
65+6.7%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
71.1%
White71.1%
Black1.7%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian9.5%
Other8.5%
Education (25+)
24.6%
61.4%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma11%
Some college24.6%
Bachelor's+61.4%
Housing tenure
32%
68%
Owner32%
Renter68%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Pullman, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,201 → $1,493
up 24.3%
Income
$31,992 → $46,812
up 46.3%
Population
32,968 → 32,229
down 2.2%
Renter share
71.7% → 68%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
61.7% → 61.4%
-0.3 pts
Median age
22.5 → 23.2
+0.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Pullman, WA has shifted from $1,201 to $1,493, up 24.3% since 2023. On the earnings side, the typical household in Pullman, WA now reports about $46,812, up from $31,992 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Pullman, WA losing about 739 residents over the five-year window, down 2.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 71.7% to 68%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Pullman, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Pullman is $1,493/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $800/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,160/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $880/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,630/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($46,812/yr), Pullman ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pullman an affordable city for renters?

Pullman is considered moderate for renters. At $1,493/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($46,812/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pullman slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Pullman?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,493/mo in Pullman. The local median household income is $46,812/yr, meaning the typical Pullman household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pullman?

Rent in Pullman has increased 17.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Pullman rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Pullman is one of the more affordable cities in Washington for rent, ranking #102 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,493/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pullman?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pullman ($1,493/mo): Moscow ($1,181/mo), Clarkston ($1,350/mo), Lewiston ($1,419/mo).

What percentage of Pullman residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68% of Pullman households are renters, while 32% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Pullman has a strong rental market.

How does Pullman rent compare to the national average?

Pullman's median rent of $1,493/mo is $472 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #102 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,493/mo, rent takes ~38% of Pullman's median household income ($46,812/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pullman 38%Benchmark 30%
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