Rent falling fastest in Washington
Cities in Washington with the largest year-over-year rent decreases. Cities with 15,000+ residents. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Richland ranks first, with -2.8% over the past year.
- Across all 4 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,697/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Change in Zillow's rent index over the past 12 months. Rank a year ago uses the change over the 12 months before that. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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4 cities
| Rank | City | 1-yr change | Median rent | 5-yr change | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | RichlandWA | -2.8% | $1,697/mo | +13.9% | ↑1 from #2 |
| 02 | PullmanWA | -1.9% | $1,454/mo | -- | ↑2 from #4 |
| 03 | Moses LakeWA | -1.6% | $1,451/mo | +16.5% | ↓2 from #1 |
| 04 | PascoWA | -1.3% | $1,707/mo | +25.1% | ↓1 from #3 |