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Wenatchee, WA

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Experience the scenic splendor of the Apple Capital of the World

River Scenic Nature Outdoors Mountains Biking Skiing Hiking

Located very near the geographical center of Washington, the city of Wenatchee sits on the west bank of the Columbia River in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. A popular Downtown district along South Wenatchee Avenue serves as a major hangout for locals, with a huge specialty shopping scene, unique dining and nightlife options, and the Liberty Cinema, a multiplex theater housed in a historic brick venue.

The sprawling Wenatchee National Forest lies just outside of town, providing gorgeous scenery and putting you just minutes away from world-class hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. The city calls itself the “Apple Capital of the World,” and the annual Washington State Apple Blossom Festival attracts thousands of people from around the region every spring, with related events occurring year-round.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Wenatchee, WA is $1,280 for a studio, $1,563 for one bedroom, $1,900 for two bedrooms, and $1,797 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wenatchee has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,563/month
695 Sq Ft
House
$2,872/month
1,832 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Wenatchee, WA is 17.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Wenatchee is 33.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,280 - $1,900. You can expect to pay 7.2% more for groceries, 21.2% less for utilities, and 39.0% more for transportation.

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Transportation

66

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.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Sunnyslope Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

305 Students

6
out of 10

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

494 Students

5
out of 10

John Newbery Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

420 Students

5
out of 10

Columbia Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

335 Students

5
out of 10

Mission View Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

457 Students

4
out of 10

Foothills Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

578 Students

5
out of 10

Pioneer Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

597 Students

4
out of 10

Orchard Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

403 Students

4
out of 10

Special Education School

Public

Grades PK-9

91 Students

Rating Unavailable

Wenatchee High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,076 Students

5
out of 10

Open Doors Re-Engagement Wenatchee

Public

Grades 9-12

76 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wenatchee Confluence State Park
  • Peshastin Pinnacles State Park
  • Lincoln Rock State Park
  • Squilchuck State Park
  • Mission Ridge

Airports

  • Pangborn Memorial

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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.