Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Stevens, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Lake Stevens

$2,872/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lake Stevens is $2,872 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $932 more per month.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lake Stevens

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens, WA

Average rent prices in Lake Stevens have decreased by 1% 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 $1,870, whereas a house costs $3,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Stevens run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.

Listings

Studio

$1,272

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,625

3%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,870

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,945

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$3,662

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,272

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,870

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,945

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,662

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$2,872
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,158
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Stevens, WA is 33% higher than the median rent in Arlington, WA.

Discover rentals in Lake Stevens, WA

G10215-D3 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

G10215-D3

10215 Lundeen Pkwy Apt D3, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

1705 Lake Stevens - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1705 Lake Stevens

1705 124th Ave Ne, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

2 beds

1 bath

$1,845

Apartment for rent

9014 10th Pl SE - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

9014 10th Pl SE

9014 10th Pl Se, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

LSLV Lakeshore Lakeview - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

LSLV Lakeshore Lakeview

12506 16th St Ne, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,249–$2,650

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,872 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lake Stevens?

Average rent prices in Lake Stevens have decreased by 1% 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 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $932 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lake Stevens?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lake Stevens are Vernon Park ($1,700/mo), Glenwood ($1,790/mo), and Frontier Heights ($2,300/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 $115,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lake Stevens average around $1,590/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,970/month.

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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