Average Rent in Lake Stevens, WA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Lake Stevens, WA

Average rent prices in Lake Stevens have increased by 3% 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
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 $2,150, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Stevens run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.


Studio	$1,350	2%	-
1 bedroom	$1,500	14%	15%
2 bedroom	$1,995	No Change	4%
3 bedroom	$2,924	3%	9%
4 bedroom	$3,395	3%	1%

		Listings
Crosswater Condominiums	$2,897
Frontier Heights	$2,630
Glenwood	$2,095
Lake Stevens Water Front	$2,995
Vernon Park	$2,591


Apartments	$2,150	5%	No Change
Condos	$2,100	5%	No Change
Houses	$3,150	2%	No Change
Rooms	$1,170	4%	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,924

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,395

Last 30 days

Last year

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$2,899

53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,135

12%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Stevens, WA is 36% higher than the median rent in Arlington, WA.

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Discover rentals in Lake Stevens, WA

4d ago

7.8

Very good

G10215-D3

10215 Lundeen Pkwy Apt D3, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

4d ago

Condo for rent in Lake Stevens

131st Ave Ne, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lake Stevens

9727 5th St Ne #B, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Jodem

1205 Frontier Cir E, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

3 beds

2 baths

$2,695

3h ago

Frontier Heights house for rent in Lake Stevens

1502 90th Dr Ne, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

3 beds

2 baths

$2,795

1d ago

House for rent in Lake Stevens

2403 117th Ave Ne, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,795

1d ago

Glenwood house for rent in Lake Stevens

2406 103rd Dr Se, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

3 beds

2 baths

$2,799

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Lake Stevens

4BR/2.5BA

8004 Soper Hill Rd, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,995

$2,895

Price drop

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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 $2,899 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lake Stevens?

Average rent prices in Lake Stevens have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Lake Stevens rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lake Stevens is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $999 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lake Stevens?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lake Stevens are Glenwood ($2,095/mo), Vernon Park ($2,591/mo), and Frontier Heights ($2,630/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 $116,000/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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