Last updated on July 12, 2026

Average rent in
Issaquah, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Issaquah

$2,990/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Issaquah is $2,990 per month as of July 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,040 more per month.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Issaquah

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Issaquah rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $2,537, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Issaquah run $2,215 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,459

No Change

27%

1 bedroom

$2,215

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,912

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,500

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$5,050

10%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,459

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,215

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,912

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,050

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

12%

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$2,990
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,024
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Issaquah, WA is 1% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, WA.

Discover rentals in Issaquah, WA

420 Sunset - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

420 Sunset

420 E Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA 98027

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

2116 Nw Boulder Way Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Talus townhouse for rent in Issaquah

House for rent

18609 Se Newport Way #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Issaquah

Condo for rent

5099 229th Ave Se - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $2,990 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Issaquah?

Average rent prices in Issaquah have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Issaquah rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Issaquah is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,040 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Issaquah?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Issaquah are Sycamore ($2,347/mo), Squak Mountain ($2,780/mo), and Montreux ($2,945/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Issaquah?

To comfortably afford rent in Issaquah, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Issaquah's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,700 monthly. Both bedroom types remained relatively stable from the previous year, making them consistent options for renters planning their housing budgets.

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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