Studio Apartment Rent in Walla Walla, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Walla Walla, Washington as of August 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,559 and +18% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 | Shelton | $970 |
| 12 | Spokane | $974 |
| 13 | Wenatchee | $990 |
| 14 | Yakima | $1,027 |
| 15 | Spokane Valley | $1,036 |
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 | Woodinville | $2,540 |
| 6 | Bothell | $2,473 |
| 7 | North Bend | $2,310 |
| 8 | Mukilteo | $2,310 |
| 9 | Covington | $2,310 |
| 10 | Lake Stevens | $2,280 |
| 11 | Newcastle | $2,260 |
| 12 | Bellevue | $2,184 |
| 13 | Edmonds | $2,180 |
| 14 | Kenmore | $2,140 |
| 15 | Monroe | $2,130 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Walla Walla.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Walla Walla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton, OR | 46 mi | $770 | $-290 (-27%) |
| Pasco, WA | 48.2 mi | $1,070 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Kennewick, WA | 56.6 mi | $1,155 | +$95 (+9%) |
| La Grande, OR | 56.7 mi | $750 | $-310 (-29%) |
| Richland, WA | 68.9 mi | $1,215 | +$155 (+15%) |
| Hermiston, OR | 69.3 mi | $820 | $-240 (-23%) |
| West Richland, WA | 75.6 mi | $1,440 | +$380 (+36%) |
| Pullman, WA | 87.2 mi | $800 | $-260 (-25%) |
| Lewiston, ID | 96.9 mi | $890 | $-170 (-16%) |
| Moses Lake, WA | 99.6 mi | $940 | $-120 (-11%) |
| Cheney, WA | 102.5 mi | $950 | $-110 (-10%) |
| Moscow, ID | 104 mi | $720 | $-340 (-32%) |
Studio rent in Walla Walla — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Walla Walla?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Walla Walla, Washington is $1,060 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,559.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Walla Walla?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,400 ($3,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Walla Walla expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Walla Walla's studio median of $1,060 is +18% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Walla Walla rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Walla Walla ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Walla Walla?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Pendleton ($770), La Grande ($750), Hermiston ($820).