Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Issaquah, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Issaquah

$2,860/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Issaquah is $2,860 per month as of August 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $935 more per month.

$2.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Issaquah

44

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Issaquah 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 Issaquah, WA

Average rent prices in Issaquah 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 Issaquah, WA

Rent prices in Issaquah vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Issaquah is $2,645, whereas a house costs $3,640. 1-bedroom apartments in Issaquah run $2,280 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,789.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

11%

18%

1 bedroom

$2,245

1%

27%

2 bedroom

$2,787

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,495

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$4,880

4%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,245

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,787

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,880

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Issaquah and Bellevue by all bedroom counts and property types.

Issaquah

Median rent price$2,860
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,945
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Issaquah, WA is 3% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, WA.

Discover rentals in Issaquah, WA

Park Shore Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

Park Shore Apartments

230 Newport Way Sw, Issaquah, WA 98027

2 beds

1 bath

$2,125

Apartment for rent

515 Newport Way Nw #B1 - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$2,495

$2,275

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Aug 10

1931 23rd Pl Ne #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$2,695

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

2068 Nw Boulder Way Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Talus townhouse for rent in Issaquah

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Issaquah, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Issaquah rental market.

How much is rent in Issaquah?

The average rent in Issaquah is $2,860 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Issaquah?

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

How does Issaquah rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Issaquah is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $935 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Issaquah?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Issaquah are Newport ($2,512/mo), Olde Town ($2,795/mo), and Gilman ($2,820/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Issaquah?

To comfortably afford rent in Issaquah, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the best rental prices in Issaquah, with rents running about 9% lower than the August peak season. November also provides less competitive conditions with reduced 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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