Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Yakima Neighborhood of Yakima, WA from $400 (5 Rentals)

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Buckingham Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Buckingham Apartments

211 S Naches AveYakima, WA 98901
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Downtown Yakima, Yakima, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Yakima Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Yakima area of Yakima, WA is a Studio unit found at Columbia Apartments Yakima priced from $655. 9 North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Yakima apartments for rent in Yakima, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia Apartments Yakima0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$655
9 NorthStudio BStudio,1BA$750
Starliter Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Yakima, WA

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Yakima area is the $1.24 price per square foot 604- Model at Yakima M.F. LLC in the in the Old North Yakima neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Downtown Yakima apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Starliter Apartments starting at $825 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Old North Yakima neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Yakima apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yakima M.F. LLC604-1BR,1BA$1.24
Starliter Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
9 NorthStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.21
Columbia Apartments Yakima0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Yakima, Yakima, WA

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Yakima, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Yakima Neighborhood in Yakima, WA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Yakima Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Yakima?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Yakima is at Columbia Apartments Yakima listed at $655.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Yakima Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Yakima Apartment is $825 at Starliter Apartments.

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