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Rental Market Trends in Kelso, WA

What is the average rent in Kelso, WA?

$1,383/month

Average Rent

725 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+12.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Kelso, WA is $1,383 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,636/month, making renting in Kelso more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kelso, you can expect to pay about $639 per month for a studio, $1,383 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,585 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,848 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$639/month
440 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,383/month
725 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,585/month
978 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,848/month
1,139 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Kelso, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 12.9%, which averages out to $179 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Kelso, WA
Last Updated July 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kelso, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
25% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kelso, WA?

Because the average rent in Kelso is $1,383, you’ll want to make about $4,610 per month or $55,320 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Allen Street

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Kelso, WA 98626

1-3 Beds | $1,750 - $2,325

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RiverStone Villas

104 Solomon Rd,
Kelso, WA 98626

2 Beds | $1,845

104 Alturas Dr

104 Alturas Dr

104 Alturas Dr,
Kelso, WA 98626

3 Beds | $2,550

418 Ravenwood Rd

418 Ravenwood Rd

418 Ravenwood Rd,
Kelso, WA 98626

1 Bed | $1,450

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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