Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Bothell, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bothell rent stands today

    Bothell, WA rent rose 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,535/month. Renters are paying $144 more per month on average than last year, extending a climb that is 3.0% below the peak reached in May 2025.

  • Bothell sits roughly 1.3× the $1,950/month national median, making it a pricier metro with 68 total rentals available. This positions Bothell among higher-cost markets for renters seeking options near Seattle.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Bothell run around $1,469/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,075/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,595/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,398/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,900/month. Houses rent for a median of $3,550/month, while apartments sit at $2,375/month, offering a broad range of options.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Brickyard Road Queensgate rents fell 20.9% year over year to $2,273/month across 17 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 3.6% rent increase and shows localized cooling in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Bothell

$2,535/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bothell is $2,535 per month as of June 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $585 more per month.

$2.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bothell

68

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 2% 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 $2,375, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Bothell run $2,170 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,593.

Listings

Studio

$1,469

No Change

18%

1 bedroom

$2,075

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,595

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,398

3%

18%

4 bedroom

$3,900

4%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,469

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,398

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

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$2,535
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,674
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bothell, WA is 5% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Bothell, WA

Canyon Pointe - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Canyon Pointe

1630 228th St Se, Bothell, WA 98021

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,727–$2,987

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

Hillside - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

Hillside

18125 96th Ave Ne, Bothell, WA 98011

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

Arterra Woods Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

10

Excellent

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Verified

Arterra Woods Apartments

9627 Ne 195th Cir, Bothell, WA 98011

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,270–$2,305

Apartment for rent

Call

18930 Bothell Everett Hwy #V101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bothell

2 beds

2 baths

$2,325

$2,225

Price drop

Condo for rent

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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 $2,535 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bothell?

Average rent prices in Bothell have increased by 2% 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 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $585 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bothell?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bothell are Downtown Riverfront 190th ($1,950/mo), Waynita Simonds Norway Hill ($2,229/mo), and North Creek ($2,232/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bothell?

To comfortably afford rent in Bothell, you'd need to earn approximately $101,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Bothell's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,500 monthly. These figures reflect the city's position in Washington's tech corridor between Seattle and Everett.

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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