Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Bothell, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bothell rent stands today

    Bothell, WA rent rose 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,553/month. Renters today are paying $102 more per month on average than last year despite a slight 1.0% month-over-month decline.

  • Bothell runs 34.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier metros with a smaller inventory of 80 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Bothell rent for about $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,040/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,498/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,250/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,800/month. Houses command a median of $3,495/month, while apartments sit lower at $2,325/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Maywood Beckstrom Hill rents fell 31.1% year over year to $2,100/month across 13 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide rise of 4.2% and shows a distinct neighborhood cooldown.

Median rent

Median rent in Bothell

$2,553/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bothell is $2,553 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $653 more per month.

$2.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bothell

80

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bothell 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 Bothell, WA

Average rent prices in Bothell have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,325, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Bothell run $2,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,553.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

No Change

20%

1 bedroom

$2,040

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,498

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$3,250

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,040

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,498

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

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$2,553
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,308
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bothell, WA is 23% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Bothell, WA

Hillside - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Hillside

18125 96th Ave Ne, Bothell, WA 98011

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Madison on Beardslee - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

The Madison on Beardslee

10730 Beardslee Blvd, Bothell, WA 98011

2 beds

2 baths

$1,746

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
North Creek Heights Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

6h ago

8.8

Very good

North Creek Heights Apartments

19701 112th Ave Ne, Bothell, WA 98011

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,813–$3,067

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
18910 Bothell Everett Hwy #G1 - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Condo for rent in Bothell

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,899

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,553 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bothell?

Average rent prices in Bothell have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Bothell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bothell is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $653 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bothell?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bothell are Downtown Riverfront 190th ($1,900/mo), Shelton View Meridian 3rd Se ($2,000/mo), and Country Village Lake Pleasant ($2,200/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bothell?

To comfortably afford rent in Bothell, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Bothell with the lowest rents of the year, running about 11% below September's peak pricing. November and December also see reduced competition with lower overall demand.

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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