Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Lynnwood, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Lynnwood, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,205/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with a negligible change of $24 less per month on average.

  • Lynnwood runs 16.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market near Seattle with limited total rentals at 89.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Lynnwood rent for $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,895/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,338/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,870/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,300/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters encounter in Lynnwood.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents have declined by 6.5% year over year, while condos and rooms have increased by 10.0% and 12.6% respectively. These segment shifts contrast with the citywide flat rent trend in Lynnwood, WA.

Median rent

Median rent in Lynnwood

$2,205/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Lynnwood is $2,205 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $305 more per month.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lynnwood

89

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lynnwood rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lynnwood, WA

Average rent prices in Lynnwood have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Lynnwood, WA

Rent prices in Lynnwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lynnwood is $2,113, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Lynnwood run $1,911 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,344.

Listings

Studio

$1,599

2%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,895

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,337

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,870

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,300

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,337

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,870

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Lynnwood and Bainbridge Island by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lynnwood

Median rent price$2,205
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lynnwood, WA is 31% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Lynnwood, WA

5319 204th St Sw #0 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Lynnwood

$850- Private Room For Rent

5319 204th St Sw #0, Lynnwood, WA 98036

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Collins Junction - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Collins Junction

4727 200th St Sw, Lynnwood, WA 98036

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,299–$2,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

3d ago

7.9

Very good

The Martin at Meadowdale

16028 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98087

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,325–$1,830

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Alderwood Park - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Alderwood Park

18031 36th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98037

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,557–$2,437

Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 16-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions for Lynnwood, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lynnwood rental market.

How much is rent in Lynnwood?

The average rent in Lynnwood is $2,205 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lynnwood?

Average rent prices in Lynnwood have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Lynnwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lynnwood is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lynnwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Lynnwood, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the best rental deals in Lynnwood, with prices running about 6% lower than November's peak rates. January and February also see less competition among renters compared to the busier summer months.

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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