Rent by ZIP · Kittitas County
Rent in Ellensburg, WA 98926
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,650 (+13.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,338 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,150 | $1,000 | +15% | $1,035–1,265 | $878 ±$69 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,260 | $1,110 | +13.5% | $1,134–1,386 | $1,005 ±$81 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,650 | $1,450 | +13.8% | $1,485–1,815 | $1,311 ±$50 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,280 | $2,020 | +12.9% | $2,052–2,508 | $1,836 ±$109 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,760 | $2,430 | +13.6% | $2,484–3,036 | $1,848 ±$715 |
Small Area FMRs for the Kittitas County, WA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Kittitas County, WA, 2 bedrooms: $1,655.
What renters pay in 98926
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98925 | Easton | $1,970 | – |
| 98923 | Cowiche | $1,240 | – |
| 98922 | Cle Elum | $1,530 | $1,405 |
| 98930 | Grandview | $1,390 | $907 |
| 98921 | Buena | $1,380 | – |
| 98932 | Granger | $1,360 | $987 |
Fair Market Rents across Kittitas County, WA · All WA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.