Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Lynnwood, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lynnwood rent stands today

    Lynnwood, WA rent rose 3.7% year over year to a current median of $2,235/month. The $8 per month difference from last year is negligible. Month over month rent climbed 3.9%.

  • Lynnwood runs 17.0% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with 94 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,717/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,375/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,850/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,450/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across Lynnwood.

Median rent

Median rent in Lynnwood

$2,235/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lynnwood is $2,235 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $325 more per month.

$2.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lynnwood

94

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 4% 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 Lynnwood, WA

Rent prices in Lynnwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lynnwood is $2,145, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Lynnwood run $1,755 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,375.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,717

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$2,375

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,850

4%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,450

6%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,717

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

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$2,235
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lynnwood, WA is 17% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Lynnwood, WA

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Serra Vista Apartment Homes

15517 40th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98087

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$345–$2,746

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Collins Junction

4727 200th St Sw, Lynnwood, WA 98036

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,299–$2,300

Apartment for rent

7h 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

Apartment for rent

5607 204th St Sw #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lynnwood

5607 204th St Sw #D, Lynnwood, WA 98036

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 8

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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 $2,235 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lynnwood?

Average rent prices in Lynnwood have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Lynnwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lynnwood is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 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 $89,000/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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