Best rental value cities in Washington
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Data as of September 2026. RentDataNow's Rent Reality Score compares each city's current rent with its own 10-year trend. High-confidence trends only. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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66 cities
| Rank | City | Score | Median rent | Vs. trend | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | EdmondsWA | 55 | $2,278/mo | -2.6% | +4.7% |
| 52 | Des MoinesWA | 55 | $2,055/mo | -2.5% | +5.6% |
| 53 | Bainbridge IslandWA | 55 | $2,989/mo | -2.4% | +5.0% |
| 54 | TukwilaWA | 55 | $1,990/mo | -2.5% | +0.1% |
| 55 | Walla WallaWA | 53 | $1,556/mo | -1.7% | +3.7% |
| 56 | TumwaterWA | 53 | $2,051/mo | -1.4% | +3.2% |
| 57 | LyndenWA | 53 | $1,971/mo | -1.4% | +1.9% |
| 58 | Mount VernonWA | 52 | $2,402/mo | -0.9% | +4.4% |
| 59 | CovingtonWA | 52 | $2,491/mo | -0.9% | +6.6% |
| 60 | Mercer IslandWA | 51 | $2,796/mo | -0.7% | +6.0% |
| 61 | MonroeWA | 51 | $2,382/mo | -0.4% | +5.1% |
| 62 | FerndaleWA | 51 | $2,110/mo | -0.3% | +3.3% |
| 63 | Port OrchardWA | 50 | $2,006/mo | +0.1% | +5.0% |
| 64 | Battle GroundWA | 49 | $2,163/mo | +0.6% | +2.4% |
| 65 | LongviewWA | 48 | $1,297/mo | +1.1% | +2.5% |
| 66 | EllensburgWA | 47 | $1,487/mo | +1.3% | +3.7% |