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Selah

Pop. 8,437·85th most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Selah, WA
Median rent (all units)
$1,757/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$208
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Selah · $1,757
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
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At $1,757/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$74,783/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Selah's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,570/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
$21,084/yr
At $1,757/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 4.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Selah, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,437
Median income
$74,783
Median age
33
Renters
40.6%
Age distribution
28.1%
25.6%
23.6%
14.7%
Under 1828.1%
18–3425.6%
35–5423.6%
55–648%
65+14.7%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
65.6%
28.5%
White65.6%
Hispanic28.5%
Asian2.4%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
14.5%
28.3%
31.7%
25.5%
No HS diploma14.5%
HS diploma28.3%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+25.5%
Housing tenure
59.4%
40.6%
Owner59.4%
Renter40.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Selah, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,468 → $74,783
up 16.0%
Population
8,081 → 8,437
up 4.4%
Renter share
47.4% → 40.6%
-6.8 pts
Bachelor's+
29.5% → 25.5%
-4.0 pts

Household income in the area moved from $64,468 to $74,783 across the same window, up 16.0% versus 2021. The population has grown by 4.4% since 2021, moving from about 8,081 residents to roughly 8,437. Renters now make up 40.6% of households, compared with 47.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 25.5% of adults here, versus 29.5% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Selah rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Selah. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Selah, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Selah is $1,757/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,190/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,570/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,200/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,200/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($74,783/yr), Selah ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Selah an affordable city for renters?

Selah is considered affordable for renters. At $1,757/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($74,783/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Selah falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Selah?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,757/mo in Selah. The local median household income is $74,783/yr, meaning the typical Selah household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Selah?

Rent in Selah has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Selah rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Selah is one of the more affordable cities in Washington for rent, ranking #85 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,757/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Selah?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Selah ($1,757/mo): Yakima ($1,369/mo), Ellensburg ($1,716/mo), Wenatchee ($1,729/mo).

What percentage of Selah residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.6% of Selah households are renters, while 59.4% are owner-occupied. Selah leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Selah rent compare to the national average?

Selah's median rent of $1,757/mo is $208 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #85 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,757/mo, rent takes ~28% of Selah's median household income ($74,783/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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