4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Yakima, WA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Yakima, Washington as of October 2026. That's +58% higher than the citywide median of $1,330 and +17% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Yakima
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 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Yakima
Compare Yakima's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Washington
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | $1,800 |
| 2 | Chehalis | $1,800 |
| 3 | Port Angeles | $1,870 |
| 4 | Pullman | $1,950 |
| 5 | Shelton | $1,950 |
| 6 | Moses Lake | $2,030 |
| 7 | Yakima (this page) | $2,103 |
| 8 | Ellensburg | $2,220 |
| 9 | Cheney | $2,240 |
| 10 | Pasco | $2,250 |
| 11 | Longview | $2,280 |
| 12 | Spokane | $2,283 |
| 13 | Selah | $2,320 |
| 14 | Kelso | $2,330 |
| 15 | Wenatchee | $2,360 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Washington
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammamish | $5,970 |
| 2 | Snoqualmie | $5,610 |
| 3 | Issaquah | $5,155 |
| 4 | Mercer Island | $5,070 |
| 5 | Maple Valley | $4,790 |
| 6 | Woodinville | $4,660 |
| 7 | Bothell | $4,530 |
| 8 | Dupont | $4,380 |
| 9 | North Bend | $4,240 |
| 10 | Mukilteo | $4,240 |
| 11 | Covington | $4,240 |
| 12 | Lake Stevens | $4,180 |
| 13 | Renton | $4,110 |
| 14 | Bonney Lake | $4,110 |
| 15 | Gig Harbor | $4,050 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Yakima.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Yakima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selah, WA | 13.2 mi | $2,320 | +$217 (+10%) |
| Ellensburg, WA | 26.3 mi | $2,220 | +$117 (+6%) |
| Wenatchee, WA | 55.8 mi | $2,360 | +$257 (+12%) |
| East Wenatchee, WA | 63.5 mi | $2,550 | +$447 (+21%) |
| Leavenworth, WA | 81 mi | $2,430 | +$327 (+16%) |
| West Richland, WA | 83.7 mi | $3,040 | +$937 (+45%) |
| The Dalles, OR | 87 mi | $2,640 | +$537 (+26%) |
| North Bend, WA | 88.9 mi | $4,240 | +$2,137 (+102%) |
| Richland, WA | 90.3 mi | $2,560 | +$457 (+22%) |
| Moses Lake, WA | 92.9 mi | $2,030 | $-73 (-3%) |
| Hood River, OR | 98.3 mi | $3,220 | +$1,117 (+53%) |
| Enumclaw, WA | 101.7 mi | $3,680 | +$1,577 (+75%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Yakima — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Yakima?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Yakima, Washington is $2,103 per month. This is +58% higher than the citywide median of $1,330.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Yakima?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,120 ($7,010/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.44/hour at a full-time job.
Is Yakima expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Yakima's 4+ bedroom median of $2,103 is +17% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Yakima rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Washington?
Among the 106 cities in Washington with 4+ bedroom data, Yakima ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Yakima?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Moses Lake ($2,030).