Last updated on September 10, 2026

Average rent in
Arlington, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Arlington

$2,135/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arlington is $2,135 per month as of September 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $235 more per month.

$2.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arlington

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arlington rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,895, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $1,801 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,158.

Listings

Studio

$1,490

5%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,795

6%

26%

2 bedroom

$2,158

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,735

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,695

2%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,490

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,158

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,735

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

28%

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$2,135
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arlington, WA is 7% lower than the median rent in Canyon Creek, WA.

Discover rentals in Arlington, WA

18222 Smokey Point Blvd ##Rz42 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Arlington

House for rent

18822 Iris Ct #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

The Woodlands Sector apartment for rent in Arlington

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,100

Apartment for rent

18822 Iris Ct #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

The Woodlands Sector apartment for rent in Arlington

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,100

Apartment for rent

18222 Smokey Point Blvd ##Rz22 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Arlington

3 beds

2 baths

$2,250

$2,100

Price drop

House 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 $2,135 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arlington?

Average rent prices in Arlington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Arlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arlington is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $235 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 $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

November and December are the best months to apartment hunt in Arlington, with less competitive conditions and lower rents compared to summer peaks. May typically sees the lowest rents while July commands the highest, with about a 15% difference between these months.

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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