Cheap Apartments for Rent in Yakima, WA from $400 (43 Rentals)

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9 North
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$850 - $1,335
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9 North

9 N 9th StYakima, WA 98901
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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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks Apartments

915 S 41st AveYakima, WA 98908
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Viola Apartments
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Viola Apartments

1121 E Viola AveYakima, WA 98901
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408 Cherry Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

408 Cherry Ave

408 Cherry AveYakima, WA 98902
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Vue Forty-Two
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vue Forty-Two

4188 Nola Loop RdYakima, WA 98901
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Castle Creek Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Creek Apartments

5200 W Nob Hill BlvdYakima, WA 98908
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property at 404 S 1st St

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404 S 1st St

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Yakima, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Yakima, WA

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Yakima, WA area range in price from $825 to $1,475 with an overall median price of $1,084. The three Yakima neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Yakima at $1,075, Old North Yakima at $1,075, and Yakima Mall at $1,075. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Yakima Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Yakima$1,075$82526
Old North Yakima$1,075$82526
Yakima Mall$1,075$85024
YBC Corridor$1,100$8254
Nob Hill$1,200$8505

Cheapest Available Yakima Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Yakima, WA is a Studio unit found at Columbia Apartments Yakima in the Yakima neighborhood priced from $565. 9 North in the Old North Yakima neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Yakima apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia Apartments Yakima0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$565
9 NorthStudio BStudio,1BA$850
The Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$995
Glenmoor Green I & IIDuplex1BR,1BA$1,115
Quail RidgeTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,350
Tahoma Park Apartments2 Bed / 1.5 Bath Renovated Townhome2BR,1BA$1,375
Terraces at Summitview1-BR Independent Living1BR,1BA$1,550
CornerstoneCortland 3B2B3BR,2BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yakima, WA

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Yakima area is the $1.46 price per square foot 3 BR 2.5 BA Model at Cowiche Creek Townhouses in the in the Yakima neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Yakima apartment is the Cortland 3B2B Model at Cornerstone starting at $1,699 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Yakima 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.
Cowiche Creek Townhouses3 BR 2.5 BA3BR,2.5BA$1.46
CornerstoneCortland 3B2B3BR,2BA$1.53
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
1001 W Yakima Ave, Unit 81001 W Yakima Ave1BR,1BA$1.67
Terraces at Summitview1-BR Independent Living1BR,1BA$2.35
Glenmoor Green I & IIDuplex1BR,1BA$1.76
The Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.99
Columbia Apartments Yakima0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.58

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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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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 $1,699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Yakima?

The cheapest apartment in Yakima is Columbia Apartments Yakima which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Yakima costs $1,084.

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 48 regular apartments in Yakima that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Yakima?

Cheap apartments in Yakima have an average cost of $1,095 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Yakima.

Expert Rental Resources

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