Last updated on June 11, 2026

Average rent in
Arlington, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Arlington

$2,063/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arlington is $2,063 per month as of June 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $113 more per month.

$2.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arlington

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arlington rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Arlington, WA

Average rent prices in Arlington have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Arlington, WA

Rent prices in Arlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Arlington is $1,974, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $1,722 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,063.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

2%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,722

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,063

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,697

7%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,432

11%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,722

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,063

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,697

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,432

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Arlington, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Arlington, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Arlington and Canyon Creek by all bedroom counts and property types.

Arlington

Median rent price$2,063
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arlington, WA is 6% higher than the median rent in Canyon Creek, WA.

Discover rentals in Arlington, WA

Arise Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Arise Townhomes

3207 Smokey Point Dr, Arlington, WA 98223

2 beds

1 bath

$1,825

Apartment for rent

7980 200th St Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Arlington

2 beds

2 baths

$2,270

$1,866

Price drop

Apartment for rent

18222 Smokey Point Blvd ##Rz05 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Arlington

House for rent

7980 200th St Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Arlington

3 beds

2 baths

$2,676

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Arlington, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Arlington rental market.

How much is rent in Arlington?

The average rent in Arlington is $2,063 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arlington?

Average rent prices in Arlington have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Arlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arlington is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $113 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Arlington?

To comfortably afford rent in Arlington, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Arlington?

Arlington's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,100 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions, with one-bedrooms representing 16% of available inventory and two-bedrooms making up the largest share at 32% of monthly listings.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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