Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Yakima Neighborhood of Yakima, WA from $443 (35 Rentals)

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$525 - $550

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509 S 2nd St

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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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The Willows
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

718 N 6th AveYakima, WA 98902
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408 Cherry Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

408 Cherry Ave

408 Cherry AveYakima, WA 98902
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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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404-406 S 9th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

404-406 S 9th Ave

404-406 S 9th AveYakima, WA 98902
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Downtown Yakima, Yakima, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Yakima Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Yakima area of Yakima, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at 16 N 6th St Yakima, WA 98901 priced from $650. 208 N 6th St Units 1-8 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Yakima apartments for rent in Yakima, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16 N 6th St Yakima, WA 989011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
208 N 6th St Units 1-81BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
9 NorthStudio BStudio,1BA$850
Fruitvale Trailer Inn2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Yakima, WA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Yakima area is the $1.46 price per square foot 409 S 10th Avenue Model at 409 S 10th Avenue, Unit 409 S 10th Avenue 06 in the in the Yakima neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Downtown Yakima apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 16 N 6th St Yakima, WA 98901 starting at $650 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Old North Yakima neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Yakima apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
409 S 10th Avenue, Unit 409 S 10th Avenue 06409 S 10th Avenue2BR,1BA$1.46
16 N 6th St Yakima, WA 989011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.06
208 N 6th St Units 1-81BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.32
9 NorthStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Yakima Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Yakima?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Yakima is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Yakima?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Yakima is 16 N 6th St Yakima, WA 98901 which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Downtown Yakima costs $1,075.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 15 regular apartments in Downtown Yakima that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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