Studio Apartment Rent in Selah, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Selah, Washington as of July 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,757 and +8% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Selah
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 Selah
Compare Selah'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 | Clarkston | $970 |
| 12 | Shelton | $970 |
| 13 | Spokane | $974 |
| 14 | Wenatchee | $990 |
| 15 | Yakima | $1,027 |
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 | Bothell | $2,473 |
| 6 | North Bend | $2,310 |
| 7 | Mukilteo | $2,310 |
| 8 | Covington | $2,310 |
| 9 | Lake Stevens | $2,280 |
| 10 | Newcastle | $2,260 |
| 11 | Edmonds | $2,180 |
| 12 | Bellevue | $2,152 |
| 13 | Kenmore | $2,140 |
| 14 | Monroe | $2,130 |
| 15 | Lynnwood | $2,070 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Selah.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Selah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WA | 13.2 mi | $1,027 | $-163 (-14%) |
| Ellensburg, WA | 20.4 mi | $910 | $-280 (-24%) |
| Wenatchee, WA | 48.5 mi | $990 | $-200 (-17%) |
| East Wenatchee, WA | 57.9 mi | $1,060 | $-130 (-11%) |
| Leavenworth, WA | 68.9 mi | $1,231 | +$41 (+3%) |
| North Bend, WA | 76.6 mi | $2,310 | +$1,120 (+94%) |
| Enumclaw, WA | 90.8 mi | $1,990 | +$800 (+67%) |
| The Dalles, OR | 93.6 mi | $1,270 | +$80 (+7%) |
| West Richland, WA | 94.3 mi | $1,440 | +$250 (+21%) |
| Snoqualmie, WA | 94.7 mi | $3,060 | +$1,870 (+157%) |
| Moses Lake, WA | 96.8 mi | $940 | $-250 (-21%) |
| Maple Valley, WA | 98.9 mi | $2,610 | +$1,420 (+119%) |
Studio rent in Selah — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Selah?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Selah, Washington is $1,190 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,757.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Selah?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,600 ($3,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Selah expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Selah's studio median of $1,190 is +8% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Selah rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Selah ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Selah?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Yakima ($1,027), Ellensburg ($910), Wenatchee ($990).