Studio Apartment Rent in Wenatchee, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wenatchee, Washington as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,729 and +23% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Wenatchee
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 Wenatchee
Compare Wenatchee'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 (this page) | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Wenatchee.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wenatchee |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Wenatchee, WA | 11.6 mi | $1,060 | +$70 (+7%) |
| Ellensburg, WA | 29.5 mi | $910 | $-80 (-8%) |
| Leavenworth, WA | 42.9 mi | $1,231 | +$241 (+24%) |
| Selah, WA | 48.5 mi | $1,190 | +$200 (+20%) |
| Yakima, WA | 55.8 mi | $1,027 | +$37 (+4%) |
| Moses Lake, WA | 73.6 mi | $940 | $-50 (-5%) |
| North Bend, WA | 87.6 mi | $2,310 | +$1,320 (+133%) |
| West Richland, WA | 100.7 mi | $1,440 | +$450 (+45%) |
| Snoqualmie, WA | 101 mi | $3,060 | +$2,070 (+209%) |
| Richland, WA | 106.2 mi | $1,215 | +$225 (+23%) |
| Enumclaw, WA | 109.7 mi | $1,990 | +$1,000 (+101%) |
| Monroe, WA | 111.4 mi | $2,130 | +$1,140 (+115%) |
Studio rent in Wenatchee — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wenatchee?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wenatchee, Washington is $990 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,729.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wenatchee?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,600 ($3,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wenatchee expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wenatchee's studio median of $990 is +23% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 26th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wenatchee rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Wenatchee ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wenatchee?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Ellensburg ($910), Moses Lake ($940).