Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Stevens, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Lake Stevens

$2,950/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lake Stevens is $2,950 per month as of October 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lake Stevens

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens, WA

Average rent prices in Lake Stevens have decreased 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 Lake Stevens, WA

Rent prices in Lake Stevens vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lake Stevens is $2,095, whereas a house costs $3,185. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Stevens run $1,660 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,445

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$2,245

5%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,850

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,395

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,445

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,245

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lake Stevens and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lake Stevens

Median rent price$2,950
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Stevens, WA is 37% higher than the median rent in Arlington, WA.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Arlington

$2,150

increased by9%
Last year
Bothell East

$2,600

increased by4%
Last year
Bothell West

$3,422

increased by4%
Last year
Eastmont

$2,482

increased by13%
Last year
Lake Forest Park

$2,100

decreased by45%
Last year
Langley

$1,997

decreased by25%
Last year

Discover rentals in Lake Stevens, WA

1705 Lake Stevens - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1705 Lake Stevens

1705 124th Ave Ne, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

2 beds

1 bath

$1,545–$1,745

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.
G10215-D3 - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.4

Very good

G10215-D3

10215 Lundeen Pkwy Apt D3, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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.
8202 161st Ave Ne #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lake Stevens

8202 161st Ave Ne #B, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

3 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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.
2426 Callow Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lake Stevens

2426 Callow Rd, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,650

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 Lake Stevens, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lake Stevens rental market.

How much is rent in Lake Stevens?

The average rent in Lake Stevens is $2,950 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lake Stevens?

Average rent prices in Lake Stevens have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Lake Stevens rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lake Stevens is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lake Stevens?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lake Stevens are Glenwood ($2,347/mo), Crosswater Condominiums ($2,500/mo), and Frontier Heights ($2,600/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lake Stevens?

To comfortably afford rent in Lake Stevens, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lake Stevens?

March offers the lowest rents in Lake Stevens with approximately 18% savings compared to August peak pricing, while December sees the least competition from other renters.

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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309 N Davies Rd, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
9209 15th Pl Se, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
1007 96th Ave Se, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
10025 5th Pl Se, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
1007 86th Ave Se, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
10728 21st St Se, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
2406 103rd Dr Se, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
8333 5th St Se, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
11418 143rd Dr Ne, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
11616 19th St Ne, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
12800 17th St Ne, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
1804 108th Dr Se, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
1917 76th Ave Se, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
710 91st Ave Se, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
2203 107th Ave Se, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
2410 88th Dr Ne, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
7506 18th St Se, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
8317 Vernon Rd, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
10015 1st St Ne, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA
603 S Davies Rd, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, USA