Last updated on May 31, 2026

Average rent in
Medical Lake, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Medical Lake

$1,250/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Medical Lake is $1,250 per month as of May 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Medical Lake

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Medical Lake rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Medical Lake, WA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Medical Lake, WA

Average rent prices in Medical Lake have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 Medical Lake, WA

Rent prices in Medical Lake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Medical Lake is $1,195, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Medical Lake run $1,143 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$900

2%

115%

1 bedroom

$1,177

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,195

2%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,250

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,625

13%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

115%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,177

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

27%

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

Compare median rent prices in Medical Lake and Airway Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Medical Lake

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,555
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Medical Lake, WA is 20% lower than the median rent in Airway Heights, WA.

Discover rentals in Medical Lake, WA

15610 W Highway 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Medical Lake

SINGLE_FAMILY - Medical Lake, WA

15610 W Highway 2, Medical Lake, WA 99022

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

House for rent

75.00 - 126 Barker - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

75.00 - 126 Barker

126 E Barker St, Medical Lake, WA 99022

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

Apartment for rent

k308 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

k308

308 N Washington St, Medical Lake, WA 99022

4 beds

2 baths

$1,945

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Medical Lake, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Medical Lake rental market.

How much is rent in Medical Lake?

The average rent in Medical Lake is $1,250 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Medical Lake?

Average rent prices in Medical Lake have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Medical Lake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Medical Lake is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Medical Lake?

To comfortably afford rent in Medical Lake, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Medical Lake?

Medical Lake offers strong options for pet owners, with 71% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage means renters with pets have good selection when apartment hunting in the area.

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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