1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Walla Walla, WA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Walla Walla, Washington as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,506 and +16% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Walla Walla
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Walla Walla
Compare Walla Walla's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Washington
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $737 |
| 2 | Pullman | $880 |
| 3 | Aberdeen | $890 |
| 4 | Port Angeles | $890 |
| 5 | Moses Lake | $940 |
| 6 | Chehalis | $980 |
| 7 | Clarkston | $980 |
| 8 | Shelton | $980 |
| 9 | Ellensburg | $1,010 |
| 10 | Sedro-Woolley | $1,026 |
| 11 | Yakima | $1,040 |
| 12 | Cheney | $1,070 |
| 13 | Spokane | $1,096 |
| 14 | Wenatchee | $1,100 |
| 15 | Longview | $1,150 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Washington
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammamish | $3,335 |
| 2 | Snoqualmie | $3,130 |
| 3 | Issaquah | $2,880 |
| 4 | Maple Valley | $2,680 |
| 5 | Bothell | $2,537 |
| 6 | North Bend | $2,370 |
| 7 | Mukilteo | $2,370 |
| 8 | Covington | $2,370 |
| 9 | Lake Stevens | $2,340 |
| 10 | Edmonds | $2,230 |
| 11 | Dupont | $2,230 |
| 12 | Newcastle | $2,226 |
| 13 | Bellevue | $2,205 |
| 14 | Kenmore | $2,190 |
| 15 | Monroe | $2,180 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Walla Walla.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Walla Walla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton, OR | 46 mi | $850 | $-320 (-27%) |
| Pasco, WA | 48.2 mi | $1,200 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Kennewick, WA | 56.6 mi | $1,295 | +$125 (+11%) |
| La Grande, OR | 56.7 mi | $860 | $-310 (-26%) |
| Richland, WA | 68.9 mi | $1,365 | +$195 (+17%) |
| Hermiston, OR | 69.3 mi | $910 | $-260 (-22%) |
| Clarkston, WA | 73.4 mi | $980 | $-190 (-16%) |
| West Richland, WA | 75.6 mi | $1,620 | +$450 (+38%) |
| Pullman, WA | 87.2 mi | $880 | $-290 (-25%) |
| Lewiston, ID | 96.9 mi | $890 | $-280 (-24%) |
| Moses Lake, WA | 99.6 mi | $940 | $-230 (-20%) |
| Cheney, WA | 102.5 mi | $1,070 | $-100 (-9%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Walla Walla — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Walla Walla?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Walla Walla, Washington is $1,170 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,506.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Walla Walla?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,800 ($3,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Walla Walla expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Walla Walla's 1-bedroom median of $1,170 is +16% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 34th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Walla Walla rank for 1-bedroom rent in Washington?
Among the 105 cities in Washington with 1-bedroom data, Walla Walla ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Walla Walla?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Pendleton ($850), La Grande ($860), Hermiston ($910).