1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Yelm, WA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Yelm, Washington as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $2,226 and +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Yelm
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 Yelm
Compare Yelm'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 Yelm.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Yelm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanaway, WA | 16.6 mi | $1,800 | +$200 (+13%) |
| Graham, WA | 19.8 mi | $1,780 | +$180 (+11%) |
| Clover Creek, WA | 21.2 mi | $1,755 | +$155 (+10%) |
| Parkland, WA | 21.5 mi | $1,450 | $-150 (-9%) |
| Dupont, WA | 21.5 mi | $2,230 | +$630 (+39%) |
| Lakewood, WA | 22.2 mi | $1,455 | $-145 (-9%) |
| Midland, WA | 23.1 mi | $737 | $-863 (-54%) |
| Lacey, WA | 23.5 mi | $1,767 | +$167 (+10%) |
| Puyallup, WA | 25.3 mi | $1,842 | +$242 (+15%) |
| University Place, WA | 25.8 mi | $1,550 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Tacoma, WA | 27.7 mi | $1,612 | +$12 (+1%) |
| Steilacoom, WA | 28.5 mi | $1,550 | $-50 (-3%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Yelm — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Yelm?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Yelm, Washington is $1,600 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $2,226.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Yelm?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Yelm expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Yelm's 1-bedroom median of $1,600 is +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 63th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Yelm rank for 1-bedroom rent in Washington?
Among the 105 cities in Washington with 1-bedroom data, Yelm ranks #52 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Yelm?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Parkland ($1,450), Lakewood ($1,455), Midland ($737).