A lively area with bars, restaurants, and weekend activity. Ideal if you want a social scene steps from your apartment. Best for: Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members. Typical rent: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

Distance varies by block — tour from Downtown to your campus buildings before signing.

Expect $2,600–$4,450/mo in Downtown. Studio: $2,200/mo; 1 bedroom: $2,700/mo; 2 bedroom: $3,750/mo; Area range: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

Downtown scores 85/100 on our student-housing safety model. Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this h…

Downtown is a short transit or bike ride to Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy. Transit convenience near Yakima, WA scores about 77/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.

About 62% of residents near Downtown rent rather than own. Roughly 61% undergrad vs 39% graduate renters — Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members.

Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy, starting 90 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.

Inventory in Downtown is limited right now. Browse the Elite Cosmetology Barber & Spa Academy housing hub or set alerts while new listings are added.