Average Rent in Klickitat County, WA↓ Rents falling 1.6% YoY

Klickitat County, WA has rental prices ranging from $832/month to $1,732/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $925/month — 34% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $70,400/year, spending $925/month on a 1-bedroom represents 16% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Klickitat County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,214/month, Klickitat County ranks #20 most expensive of the 36 cities tracked in Washington — pricier than 82% of all US cities in our data.

The Klickitat County Rental Market

The Klickitat County, WA area has a population of about 23,082 and 25% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Klickitat County, WA have fallen by $20/month (1.6%) over the past year, from $1,234 to $1,214. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Klickitat County, WA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $37,000. The local median household income of $70,400 exceeds that threshold by $33,400, making Klickitat County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Klickitat County, WA has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, 0.4 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.

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