Cheap Apartments for Rent in Yakima, WA from $400 (72 Rentals)

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9 North
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9 N 9th StYakima, WA 98901
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4208A Nola Loop Rd

YakimaWA98901
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Buckingham Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Buckingham Apartments

211 S Naches AveYakima, WA 98901
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513 N 2nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

513 N 2nd St

513 N 2nd StYakima, WA 98901
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Sagewood Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sagewood Apartments

1604 E Beech StYakima, WA 98901
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1020 S 20th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1020 S 20th Ave

1020 S 20th AveYakima, WA 98902
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Powerhouse Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Powerhouse Village

2000 W Lincoln AveYakima, WA 98902
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Mesa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa

1705 Gordon RdYakima, WA 98901
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Englewood Garden Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Englewood Garden Villas

3601 Fairbanks AveYakima, WA 98902
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The Willows
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

718 N 6th AveYakima, WA 98902
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Seville
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seville

1020 S 41st AveYakima, WA 98908
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1221-1335 S 75th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1221-1335 S 75th Ave

1221-1335 S 75th AveYakima, WA 98908
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1012 Cornell Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1012 Cornell Ave

1012 Cornell AveYakima, WA 98902
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The Oaks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks Apartments

915 S 41st AveYakima, WA 98908
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Glenmoor Green I & II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glenmoor Green I & II

4602 Tieton DrYakima, WA 98908
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Yakima, WA

Pricing Updated: 05/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Yakima, WA area range in price from $725 to $1,950 with an overall median price of $1,594. The three Yakima neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Yakima Mall at $725, Downtown Yakima at $725, and Old North Yakima at $725. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Yakima Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Yakima Mall$1,384$72557
Downtown Yakima$1,495$72558
Old North Yakima$1,550$72558
Nob Hill$1,595$8507
YBC Corridor$1,950$8251

Cheapest Available Yakima Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Yakima, WA is a Studio unit found at 9 North in the Old North Yakima neighborhood priced from $750. The Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Yakima apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
9 NorthStudio BStudio,1BA$750
The Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$995
Quail RidgeTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,350
Tahoma Park Apartments2 Bed / 1.5 Bath Renovated Townhome2BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yakima, WA

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Yakima area is the $1.38 price per square foot 102 Peach St Model at 102 Peach St, Unit A in the in the Old North Yakima neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Yakima apartment is the 1611 S 5th Ave Model at 1611 S 5th Ave, Unit Duplex starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Nob Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Yakima apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
102 Peach St, Unit A102 Peach St3BR,1BA$1.38
1611 S 5th Ave, Unit Duplex1611 S 5th Ave2BR,1BA$1.35
Quail RidgeTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Tahoma Park Apartments2 Bed / 1.5 Bath Renovated Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.53
409 S 10th Avenue, Unit 409 S 10th Avenue 06409 S 10th Avenue2BR,1BA$1.46
The Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.99
302 Union St, Unit #4302 Union StStudio ,1BA$1.61
9 NorthStudio B2 ADAStudio ,1BA$3.10

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Yakima Overview

An agricultural center of the state of Washington, Yakima is a thriving city located less than an hour from the prominent Mount Rainier region. Responsible for close to 70% of the hops grown for the entire nation, apartments in Yakima make an excellent place to call home for Washington residents.

Why live in Yakima, WA?

Those searching for a quiet way of life will undoubtedly find much to celebrate with an apartment in Yakima. Bountiful in the realm of natural scenery, the vineyards and apple orchards offer an exquisite backdrop to the bustle of the city center. Biking trails and quaint shops mark the city, yielding an ideal Washington destination that is a hit with families and young professionals alike. Yakima was a recipient of the coveted All-American City Award in 2015 as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Yakima Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Yakima?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Yakima is under $1,375.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Yakima?

The cheapest apartment in Yakima is Columbia Apartments Yakima which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Yakima costs $1,594.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Yakima?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 159 regular apartments in Yakima that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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