Last updated on July 20, 2026

Average rent in
Lynnwood, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lynnwood rent stands today

    Lynnwood, WA rent rose 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,195/month. Renters today are paying $120 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month after recent gains.

  • Lynnwood runs 12.8% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier among metros with a total of 85 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Lynnwood rent for $1,645/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,775/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,385/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,032/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,295/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Lynnwood

$2,195/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lynnwood is $2,195 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$2.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lynnwood

85

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 5% 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 $2,099, whereas a house costs $3,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Lynnwood run $1,785 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,410.

Listings

Studio

$1,645

1%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,775

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$2,385

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,032

6%

14%

4 bedroom

$3,295

9%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,385

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,032

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

5%

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$2,195
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lynnwood, WA is 20% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Lynnwood, WA

Collins Junction - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

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

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

$1,595

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 8

6008 202nd St Sw #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lynnwood

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,195 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lynnwood?

Average rent prices in Lynnwood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Lynnwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lynnwood is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lynnwood average around $1,860/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,340/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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