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Kennewick, WA

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Experience the scenic beauty and unique lifestyle of Washington’s wine country

Suburb River Scenic Affordable Wineries

Kennewick is a southeastern Washington city on the banks of the Columbia River, practically within sight of the Oregon state line. Along with neighboring Paso and Richland, Kennewick forms one corner of Washington’s Tri Cities, which are collectively known as the heart of the state’s wine country. Numerous parks within the city offer great opportunities to enjoy the region’s stunning natural beauty without even leaving town, including Zintel Canyon Park just east of Ely Street and Columbia Park along the riverbank. Home to nearly 80,000 people, the landscape of Kennewick is largely suburban in appearance, with a historic downtown district serving as a popular hangout for many locals and several large shopping centers around the area. The local rental market features a variety of apartments, condos, and single family homes to suit any taste or budget.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Kennewick, WA is $1,099 for a studio, $1,293 for one bedroom, $1,539 for two bedrooms, and $1,728 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kennewick has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,293/month
677 Sq Ft
House
$2,159/month
1,296 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,227/month
729 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,092/month
1,342 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Kennewick, WA is 2.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kennewick is 10.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,099 - $1,728. You can expect to pay 4.2% more for groceries, 16.3% less for utilities, and 21.5% more for transportation.

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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cottonwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

455 Students

8
out of 10

Ridge View Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

334 Students

8
out of 10

Westgate Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

426 Students

7
out of 10

Canyon View Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

406 Students

7
out of 10

Sage Crest Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

623 Students

6
out of 10

Desert Hills Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

889 Students

5
out of 10

Park Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

692 Students

5
out of 10

Chinook Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

882 Students

4
out of 10

Horse Heaven Hills Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

833 Students

4
out of 10

Finley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

216 Students

4
out of 10

Kamiakin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,884 Students

6
out of 10

Southridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,641 Students

4
out of 10

Kennewick High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,785 Students

3
out of 10

River View High School

Public

Grades 9-12

287 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Zintel Canyon
  • The REACH Interpretive Center
  • Sacajawea State Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Tri-Cities

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.