Average Rent in Kennewick, WA↑ Rents rising 1.2% YoY

Kennewick, WA has rental prices ranging from $1,101/month to $2,318/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,236/month — 12% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $85,881/year, spending $1,236/month on a 1-bedroom represents 17% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Kennewick Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,503/month, Kennewick ranks #9 most expensive of the 36 cities tracked in Washington — pricier than 92% of all US cities in our data.

The Kennewick Rental Market

The Kennewick, WA area has a population of about 307,900 and 31% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Kennewick, WA have risen by $18/month (1.2%) over the past year, from $1,485 to $1,503. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Kennewick, WA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $49,440. The local median household income of $85,881 exceeds that threshold by $36,441, making Kennewick relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Rent vs. Buy

The median home value in Kennewick, WA is $433,349, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 24.0. With a break-even horizon of approximately 24 years, renting is likely the more financially prudent option for most residents unless they plan to stay long-term.

Is Kennewick, WA Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Kennewick?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Living in Kennewick

Cost of living, job market, crime rates, and moving cost estimates.