Rent in Yakima, WA
Across Yakima's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,221 a month, with figures from $1,122–$1,331. The highest typical rent is in 98908 ($1,331) and the lowest in 98903 ($1,122). 4 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Yakima County pay about 0.79% 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 | $997 | $671–$1,069 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $984 | $819–$1,015 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $1,221 | $1,122–$1,331 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $1,488 | $1,396–$1,818 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $1,994 | $1,107–$2,049 | 6 |
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).
Yakima ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Yakima, WA?
- About $1,221 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,122–$1,331. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Yakima, WA?
- About $984 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $819–$1,015. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Yakima, WA?
- About $1,488 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,396–$1,818. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Yakima, WA?
- About $997 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $671–$1,069. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Yakima, WA?
- About $1,994 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,107–$2,049. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Yakima ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 98908 has the highest typical rent at $1,331 a month, and 98903 the lowest at $1,122.
- What is the property tax rate in Yakima, WA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Yakima County pay a typical 0.79% 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 Yakima rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).