9 North
9 N 9th St,
Yakima, WA 98901
$850 - $1,425 | Studio
Yakima
Yakima, WA
Area Guide
Yakima is a hoppy city in Washington Wine Country
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Located in Central Washington, the city of Yakima is both peaceful and quaint just 60 miles southeast of Mount Rainer. It’s located inside the Yakima Valley, which is noted for its abundance of apples, hops, and wineries. Locals are afforded many award-winning wines in Yakima, the heart of Washington Wine Country.
The area’s economy is mostly fueled by agriculture. Yakima Valley produces a lot of hops for beer production, making it one hoppy city. Residents look forward to satisfying their shopping needs at Valley Mall. The Casino Caribbean is right down the road from the Yakima Speedway, a popular attraction. In addition to multiple neighborhood parks, the city encompasses a local arboretum which has overflowing gardens, natural greenery, and large trees.
The Yakima Valley Museum houses an extraordinary exhibit full of native artifacts, relics of early settlement life, plus a 1930s Art Deco soda fountain. It’s off Tieton Drive in front of Franklin Park.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Yakima, WA is $871 for a studio, $945 for one bedroom, $1,186 for two bedrooms, and $1,438 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Yakima has increased by 4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$945/month
681 Sq Ft
House
$1,990/month
1,356 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Yakima, WA is 0.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Yakima is 9.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $871 - $1,438. You can expect to pay 3.4% more for groceries, 3.4% less for utilities, and 23.3% more for transportation.
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Transportation
59
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.
28
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
50
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
Public
Grades K-5
417 Students
7
Public
Grades K-5
413 Students
7
Public
Grades K-5
397 Students
7
Public
Grades K-5
364 Students
7
Public
Grades K-5
233 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
1,194 Students
6
East Valley Central Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
801 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
895 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
856 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
852 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
1,527 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
1,036 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
2,330 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
2,248 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
170 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Yakima Greenway
- Yakima Area Arboretum
- Yakima Sportsman State Park
Airports
- Yakima Air Trml/McAllister Field
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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.