I have only my own experience to back it up. I’ve always washed my wooden utensils in the dishwasher (top rack only). The cheapest ones do ok, but show some wear after a few years. The bamboo ones look as good today as when they were purchased (10+ years ago).
One thing nobody ever considers about landlords. . . It costs them a considerable amount of money for their property to be empty. Most of them will accept slightly lower rents to keep the property occupied constantly. This cost avoidance ensures that there are always landlords at below market value, thus keep the higher rents in check.