Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Lynden, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Lynden, WA rent slipped 10.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $117 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Lynden sits 7.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 51 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Lynden rent for $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,525/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,725/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,250/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,945/month. The spread reflects a range of options for different household sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Lynden

$1,750/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lynden is $1,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lynden

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lynden rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lynden, WA

Average rent prices in Lynden have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 Lynden, WA

Rent prices in Lynden vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lynden is $1,747, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Lynden run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,525

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,725

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,250

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,945

4%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,945

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lynden and Abbotsford by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lynden

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,687
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lynden, WA is 4% higher than the median rent in Abbotsford, BC.

Discover rentals in Lynden, WA

200 Grover Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

200 Grover Street

200 Grover St, Lynden, WA 98264

2 beds

1 bath

$1,345

219 Judson Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

219 Judson Street

219 Judson Street Aly, Lynden, WA 98264

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

NO1953 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

NO1953

1953 N Prairie Ln, Lynden, WA 98264

3 beds

2 baths

$1,995

2261 Currant St Unit 4 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Lynden

Lynden 3-Bedroom Delightful Living

2261 Currant St Unit 4, Lynden, WA 98264

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

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Frequently asked questions for Lynden, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lynden rental market.

How much is rent in Lynden?

The average rent in Lynden is $1,750 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lynden?

Average rent prices in Lynden have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Lynden rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lynden is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lynden?

To comfortably afford rent in Lynden, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Lynden, with rents running about 8.8% lower than peak August pricing, making it an ideal time for budget-conscious apartment hunting.

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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