Cheap Apartments for Rent in Yakima, WA from $400 (57 Rentals)

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property at 18 Staff Sgt Pendleton Way

$400 - $1,000

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18 Staff Sgt Pendleton Way

YakimaWA98901

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9 North
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$995 - $1,335
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9 North

9 N 9th StYakima, WA 98901
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property at 3502 Carol Ave

$1,000

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3502 Carol Ave

YakimaWA98902
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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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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Mesa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa

1705 Gordon RdYakima, WA 98901
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Powerhouse Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Powerhouse Village

2000 W Lincoln AveYakima, WA 98902
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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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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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1001 W Yakima Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1001 W Yakima Ave

1001 W Yakima AveYakima, WA 98902
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408 S 61st Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

408 S 61st Ave

408 S 61st AveYakima, WA 98908
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Yakima, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Yakima, WA

Pricing Updated: 06/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Yakima, WA area range in price from $675 to $1,495 with an overall median price of $1,308. The three Yakima neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are YBC Corridor at $825, Downtown Yakima at $675, and Old North Yakima at $675. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Yakima Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
YBC Corridor$1,100$8251
Downtown Yakima$1,347$67555
Old North Yakima$1,347$67555
Yakima Mall$1,347$67554
Nob Hill$1,400$67510

Cheapest Available Yakima Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Yakima, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Columbia Apartments Yakima priced from $795. 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
Columbia Apartments Yakima1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
The Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$995
Quail RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
9 NorthStudio Annex 2aStudio,1BA$995
1001 W Yakima Ave1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Glenmoor Green I & IITraditional2BR,1BA$1,175
Castlevale Apartments3bd/2ba3BR,2BA$1,400
CornerstoneBraeburn 2B1B2BR,1BA$1,499
Powerhouse Villas3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yakima, WA

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Yakima area is the $1.60 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Powerhouse Villas in the in the YBC Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Yakima apartment is the 3bd/2ba Model at Castlevale Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.23 price per square foot . 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.
Powerhouse Villas3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.60
Castlevale Apartments3bd/2ba3BR,2BA$1.23
409 S 10th Avenue, Unit 409 S 10th Avenue 06409 S 10th Avenue2BR,1BA$1.46
Glenmoor Green I & IITraditional2BR,1BA$1.37
CornerstoneBraeburn 2B1B2BR,1BA$1.79
1001 W Yakima Ave1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.67
Quail RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76
The Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.99
9 NorthStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.47
Columbia Apartments Yakima1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.62

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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 $2,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Yakima?

The cheapest apartment in Yakima is Columbia Apartments Yakima which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Yakima costs $1,308.

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 138 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 $1,103 which is $205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Yakima.

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