Rent in Ellensburg, WA
A 2-bedroom in Ellensburg, WA (ZIP 98926) typically rents for about $1,311 a month, with a range of $1,311–$1,655. Owner-occupied homes in Kittitas County pay about 0.71% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $878 | $878–$1,152 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,005 | $1,005–$1,267 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,311 | $1,311–$1,655 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,836 | $1,836–$2,292 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,848 | $1,848–$2,766 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Ellensburg ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Ellensburg, WA?
- About $1,311 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,311–$1,655. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Ellensburg, WA?
- About $1,005 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,005–$1,267. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Ellensburg, WA?
- About $1,836 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,836–$2,292. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Ellensburg, WA?
- About $878 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $878–$1,152. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Ellensburg, WA?
- About $1,848 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,848–$2,766. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Ellensburg, WA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Kittitas County pay a typical 0.71% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Ellensburg rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).