Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellensburg, WA from $699 (44 Rentals)

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property at 603 E 3rd Ave
$995 - $1,300
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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603 E 3rd Ave

EllensburgWA98926

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property at 808 Juniper Ave
$1,150 - $1,200
2 Bedroom Rentals
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808 Juniper Ave

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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The Den
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Den

801 E 18th AveEllensburg, WA 98926
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209 E. 14th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

209 E. 14th Ave

209 E 14th AveEllensburg, WA 98926
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Alderwood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alderwood Manor

1100 N Alder StEllensburg, WA 98926
Student Housing
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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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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. Cascade Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,125. 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
Cascade VillageBaker 2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,125
Baker Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,187
University Park & Place2 Bed 1 Bath - Place2BR,1BA$1,194
Rainier Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,199
Chateau AlderBONUS RENT SPECIAL! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartments2BR,1BA$1,250
Central Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Greenpointe Townhomes3x2.53BR,2BA$1,735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellensburg, WA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellensburg area is the $1.46 price per square foot 305 S Sprague St Model at 305 S Sprague St, Unit 1 in the starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Ellensburg apartment is the 209 East 18th Ave #33 Model at 209 East 18th Ave #33, Unit CONDO #33 starting at $1,500 with a $1.39 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.
305 S Sprague St, Unit 1305 S Sprague St4BR,1BA$1.46
209 East 18th Ave #33, Unit CONDO #33209 East 18th Ave #332BR,1.5BA$1.39
Greenpointe Townhomes3x2.53BR,2BA$1.81
Juniper Row2x1R2BR,1BA$1.57
Chateau AlderBONUS RENT SPECIAL! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartments2BR,1BA$1.47
Central Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
Rainier Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.54
Baker Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.52
Cascade VillageBaker 2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
University Park & Place2 Bed 1 Bath - Place2BR,1BA$1.66

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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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