Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellensburg, WA from $500 (46 Rentals)

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property at 1501 N Glen Dr

$1,125

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 27

1501 N Glen Dr

EllensburgWA98926

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property at 609 W 6th Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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609 W 6th Ave, Unit #2

609 W 6th Ave
EllensburgWA98926
property at 307 N Pearl St

$1,375 - $1,475

1 Bedroom Rentals

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307 N Pearl St

EllensburgWA98926

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property at 1608 N Brook Ct

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1608 N Brook Ct

EllensburgWA98926
property at 1913 N Chestnut St

$1,695

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$1,695
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$1,695

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1913 N Chestnut St

EllensburgWA98926

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Crestview Manor
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Manor

2101 N Alder StEllensburg, WA 98926
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Central Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Central Crossing

805 E University WayEllensburg, WA 98926
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Glacier Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glacier Apartments

1015 E 18th AveEllensburg, WA 98926
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Campus Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Village

925 E 18th AveEllensburg, WA 98926
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Baker Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baker Building

209 E 14th AveEllensburg, WA 98926

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The Den
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Den

801 E 18th AveEllensburg, WA 98926
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Cambridge Place 2
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Place 2

2237-2249 N Airport RdEllensburg, WA 98926
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Chateau Alder
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Alder

1108 N Alder StEllensburg, WA 98926
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property at 209 E 18th Ave

$1,525 - $1,700

2 Bedroom Rentals

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209 E 18th Ave

EllensburgWA98926

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Ellensburg, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ellensburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellensburg, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at College Park Apartments priced from $900. Alderwood Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellensburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Park Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Alderwood Manor2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,130
University Park & Place2 Bed 1 Bath - Place2BR,1BA$1,194
Rainier Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,199
Chateau AlderChateau Alder - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartments2BR,1BA$1,250
Central Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellensburg, WA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellensburg area is the $1.38 price per square foot 1002 E 19th Ave Model at 1002 E 19th Ave, Unit 1002 Alder Street #B in the starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Ellensburg apartment is the 1404 N Cora St Model at 1404 N Cora St, Unit Cora starting at $1,400 with a $1.40 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellensburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1002 E 19th Ave, Unit 1002 Alder Street #B1002 E 19th Ave3BR,2BA$1.38
1404 N Cora St, Unit Cora1404 N Cora St2BR,1BA$1.40
Chateau AlderChateau Alder - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartments2BR,1BA$1.47
The Verge2x22BR,2BA$1.00
Alderwood Manor2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.33
Central Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98
Rainier Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.54
University Park & Place2 Bed 1 Bath - Place2BR,1BA$1.66
College Park Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.88
2003 N Walnut St2003 N Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellensburg Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ellensburg Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ellensburg Apartment is $900 at College Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ellensburg Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ellensburg is starting from $1,000 at College Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ellensburg Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ellensburg Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rainier Apartments and starts from $1,699.

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