College Place, WA Rent Control 2026
College Place has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.
College Place does not have rent control. Washington does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.
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Key Takeaways — College Place Rent Control
- Key rule: Local Rules Apply
- Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants
Rent Control in College Place
College Place landlords must follow Washington state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.
$1,550
median 2BR rent
Local Rules Apply
key requirement
Penalty Warning
Violate Washington rent control rules in College Place and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At College Place's median rent of $1,550/month, even a single violation adds up fast.
College Place Rental Market Context
College Place is the 93rd-largest city in Washington (population 9,762). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $1,550/month, it falls in the above-average range for Washington rental costs — 13% above the state median of $1,374/month.
How College Place Compares in Walla Walla County
College Place ranks #2 of 4 cities in Walla Walla County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.
| City | Population | Median Rent | Rent Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla | 33,339 | $1,550/mo | No local cap |
| College Place | 9,762 | $1,550/mo | No local cap |
| Waitsburg | 1,174 | $1,550/mo | No local cap |
| Prescott | 369 | $1,550/mo | No local cap |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Walla Walla County, Washington. All cities follow Washington state law unless a local ordinance applies.
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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Walla Walla County.
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