Rent in Wenatchee, WA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,500$18,000 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,467 (−2.2%)How much rent can you afford in Wenatchee, WA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Wenatchee, WA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,034 | $12,408 | $41,360 | $19.88/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,143 | $13,716 | $45,720 | $21.98/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,500 | $18,000 | $60,000 | $28.85/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,063 | $24,756 | $82,520 | $39.67/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,516 | $30,192 | $100,640 | $48.38/hr |
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Living and working in Wenatchee, WA
Rent in Wenatchee, WA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Wenatchee, WA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,467 for a two-bedroom, down 2.2% from $1,500. A one-bedroom goes from $1,143 to $1,121, a studio from $1,034 to $1,048.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Wenatchee, WA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,143 for a one-bedroom and $1,500 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,000 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Wenatchee, WA?
To keep a $1,500 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.85 an hour, or $60,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,143 takes $21.98 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Wenatchee, WA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,034, one bedroom $1,143, two $1,500, three $2,063 and four $2,516 a month.
Is rent affordable in Wenatchee, WA?
For the typical household, earning $73,040 a year ($6,087 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,500 takes 24.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,500 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $60,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.85 an hour.