Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Bothell, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bothell rent stands today

    Bothell, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,495/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with a negligible $5 per month difference on average.

  • Bothell runs 29.3% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of markets with 83 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Bothell rent for about $1,375/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,028/month, 2-bedrooms near $2,528/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,895/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Shelton View Meridian 3rd Se has seen a YoY decline of 50.1%, with median rent at $2,045/month. This steep drop contrasts with the citywide trend of essentially flat rents in Bothell, WA.

Median rent

Median rent in Bothell

$2,495/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Bothell is $2,495 per month as of July 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $565 more per month.

$2.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bothell

83

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bothell rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bothell, WA

Average rent prices in Bothell have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Bothell, WA

Rent prices in Bothell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bothell is $2,316, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Bothell run $2,040 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,498.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

2%

21%

1 bedroom

$2,028

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,528

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,500

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,895

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,028

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,528

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bothell, 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 Bothell, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bothell and Bainbridge Island by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bothell

Median rent price$2,495
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bothell, WA is 11% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Bothell, WA

Canyon Pointe - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Canyon Pointe

1630 228th St Se, Bothell, WA 98021

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,679–$2,699

Apartment for rent

Call

Hillside - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

Hillside

18125 96th Ave Ne, Bothell, WA 98011

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

Arterra Woods Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Arterra Woods Apartments

9627 Ne 195th Cir, Bothell, WA 98011

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

Call for price

Apartment for rent

Call

Price 4-Plex - Bothell - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Price 4-Plex - Bothell

9616 Ne 188th St, Bothell, WA 98011

2 beds

2 baths

$2,045

Apartment for rent

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for Bothell, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Bothell rental market.

How much is rent in Bothell?

The average rent in Bothell is $2,495 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bothell?

Average rent prices in Bothell have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Bothell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bothell is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $565 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bothell?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bothell are Downtown Riverfront 190th ($1,928/mo), Westhill ($1,950/mo), and Queensborough Brentwood Crystal Springs ($1,950/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bothell?

To comfortably afford rent in Bothell, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bothell average around $2,050/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,580/month.

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).

Apartments for rent in Auburn