Last updated on June 3, 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 $2,128/month. Renters today are paying about the same as last year, with only a slight $5 difference per month on average.

  • Lynnwood runs 9.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market near Seattle with limited total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Lynnwood sit around $1,715/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,795/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,295/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,548/month. These figures show the range renters face across bedroom sizes in the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Lynnwood rose by 29.8% year over year, contrasting with the broadly flat citywide rents. This segment's increase marks a distinct trend for larger units in the market.

Median rent

Median rent in Lynnwood

$2,127/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lynnwood is $2,127 per month as of May 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $177 more per month.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lynnwood

76

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 Lynnwood, WA

Rent prices in Lynnwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lynnwood is $2,041, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Lynnwood run $1,824 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.

Listings

Studio

$1,715

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,295

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,700

1%

13%

4 bedroom

$3,547

9%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,715

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,547

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

21%

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$2,127
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,399
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lynnwood, WA is 11% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Lynnwood, WA

Collins Junction - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

5d+ 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

$1,625

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

Novo on 52nd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Novo on 52nd

18225 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98037

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,675–$2,575

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 $2,127 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lynnwood?

Average rent prices in Lynnwood have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Lynnwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lynnwood is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $177 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 $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Lynnwood's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,400 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 39%, followed by one-bedroom units at 31% of monthly listings.

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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