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Walla Walla

Pop. 33,925·100th most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Walla Walla, WA
Median rent (all units)
$1,506/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$459
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Walla Walla · $1,506
More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
57/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are 4% below what Walla Walla's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,506/mo
Expected by trend
$1,561/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$2,120
4 BR+
$2,590
Research median
$1,540/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
$18,072/yr
At $1,506/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.1% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Walla Walla, WA is majority owner-occupied, 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,925
Median income
$66,748
Median age
37.4
Renters
42.9%
Age distribution
19.1%
27.7%
23.9%
18.9%
Under 1819.1%
18–3427.7%
35–5423.9%
55–6410.4%
65+18.9%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
69.9%
25.7%
White69.9%
Black2.5%
Hispanic25.7%
Asian2%
Education (25+)
26%
35.5%
27.6%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma26%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+27.6%
Housing tenure
57.1%
42.9%
Owner57.1%
Renter42.9%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Walla Walla, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,274 → $1,506
up 18.2%
Income
$55,648 → $66,748
up 19.9%
Population
33,765 → 33,925
up 0.5%
Renter share
40.6% → 42.9%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
26.5% → 27.6%
+1.1 pts
Median age
36.5 → 37.4
+0.9 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Walla Walla, WA has increased by $232 per month, settling near $1,506 after starting the period at $1,274. On the earnings side, the typical household in Walla Walla, WA now reports about $66,748, up from $55,648 in 2021. About 42.9% of households rent today, against 40.6% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Walla Walla, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Walla Walla rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Walla Walla is $1,506/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,540/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,170/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,120/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($66,748/yr), Walla Walla ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Walla Walla an affordable city for renters?

Walla Walla is considered affordable for renters. At $1,506/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($66,748/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Walla Walla falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Walla Walla?

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 $1,506/mo in Walla Walla. The local median household income is $66,748/yr, meaning the typical Walla Walla household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Walla Walla?

Rent in Walla Walla has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Walla Walla rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Walla Walla is one of the more affordable cities in Washington for rent, ranking #100 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,506/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Walla Walla?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Walla Walla ($1,506/mo): Pendleton ($1,343/mo), La Grande ($1,359/mo).

What percentage of Walla Walla residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.9% of Walla Walla households are renters, while 57.1% are owner-occupied. Walla Walla leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Walla Walla rent compare to the national average?

Walla Walla's median rent of $1,506/mo is $459 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #100 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,506/mo, rent takes ~27% of Walla Walla's median household income ($66,748/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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