The Top 5 Most Expensive Places to Live in WA – Prepare to Gasp

The Top 5 Most Expensive Places to Live in WA - Prepare to Gasp originally appeared on NewsTalkKit.com

If you’ve read my previous article about the cheapest places to live in Washington, perhaps you are curious to see where it costs the most to rent an apartment.

You would likely expect the biggest cities in Washington to have the highest rent, like, say King and Pierce, but you would be surprised to see that places with smaller populations are just as pricey as big ones like Spokane–even more so.

The average price for apartments in Spokane County ranges from $1,345 for a 2-bedroom and $1,134 for one-bedrooms, but there are at least TEN other counties in Washington with rent higher than that!

Before we take a look at the top five most expensive places for renting an apartment in Washington, let’s first answer the question: Why Is It So Expensive to Live in These Counties?

Top Reasons Why Rent Is So High in Washington’s Most Expensive Counties

The cities within the most expensive Washington counties are located near scenic outdoor recreation and popular island bodies of water. When you pay a lot of money for an apartment, it’s because you will likely have a beautiful view from your apartment and live on the outskirts of big and up-and-coming cities.

Many former residents of Seattle, for instance, are moving away to smaller towns that previously went under the radar, like the Wenatchee Valley, Ellensburg, and Bellingham.

Related: Top 5 Cities People in Seattle Are Moving Away to

Most Expensive Places to Rent a 1-Bedroom Apartment in WA

King – $2,000
Snohomish – $1,710
Kitsap: $1540
Thurston: $1465
Chelan: $1483

If you think prices for the one bedroom is way up there, wait until you see how much it is to rent a TWO-bedroom.

Most Expensive Places to Rent a 2-Bedroom Apartment in WA

King $2445
Snohomish – $2,020
Chelan $1788
Pierce $1785
Thurston $1720

Expect to pay a lot more for three- or four-bedroom apartments, townhouses, and condos in each of those places.

So, if have more discretionary income to pay more for an apartment in Washington, then do some apartment hunting near these cities:

• King County: Kent, Renton, Burien, Federal Way
• Snohomish County: Everett, Marysville, Lynnwood
• Kitsap County: Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo
• Thurston County: Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm
• Chelan County: Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Leavenworth

Are these apartments way out of your price range and you’re curious to see where rent is the cheapest? I’ve got you covered. Read it here.

Reesha Cosby is an experienced journalist, content creator covering local market trends, lifestyle news, and real estate across Washington, Oregon, and California. With two decades as a respected radio veteran, including on-air radio roles in Nashville, Texas, Texarkana, Seattle and Yakima. She is the Regional Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media in Washington State.

The Top 5 Most Expensive Places to Live in WA - Prepare to Gasp originally appeared on NewsTalkKit.com