Last updated on September 13, 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 $2,519/month. Month over month, rent increased 1.8%, while the $15 year-over-year change is negligible and does not reflect a meaningful shift.

  • Bothell runs roughly 1.3× the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of markets. The city has 80 total rentals, offering a smaller but diverse inventory for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,469/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,999/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,504/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,405/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,765/month. These figures show the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes in Bothell.

Median rent

Median rent in Bothell

$2,519/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bothell is $2,519 per month as of September 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $619 more per month.

$2.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bothell

80

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% 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 $2,305, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Bothell run $2,009 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,489.

Listings

Studio

$1,469

2%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,999

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,504

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,405

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,765

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,469

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,504

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,405

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,765

Last 30 days

2%

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$2,519
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bothell, WA is 1% higher than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Bothell, WA

Olde Towne - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

Olde Towne

10144 Ne 187th St, Bothell, WA 98011

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Interlakken Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Interlakken Apartments

11119 Woodinville Dr, Bothell, WA 98011

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Trailside - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

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Trailside

17725 Hall Rd, Bothell, WA 98011

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

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Salmon Run at Perry Creek - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Salmon Run at Perry Creek

2207 227th St Se, Bothell, WA 98021

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,067–$2,179

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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 $2,519 per month as of September 12, 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 1% since last year.

How does Bothell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bothell is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $619 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bothell?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bothell are Downtown Riverfront 190th ($1,868/mo), Westhill ($2,100/mo), and Country Village Lake Pleasant ($2,195/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?

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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