Last updated on June 3, 2026

Average rent in
Mill Creek, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Mill Creek

$2,179/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mill Creek is $2,179 per month as of May 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $229 more per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mill Creek

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mill Creek rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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

Rent trends in Mill Creek, WA

Average rent prices in Mill Creek have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Mill Creek, WA

Rent prices in Mill Creek vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mill Creek is $1,941, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Mill Creek run $1,799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,318.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,880

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,402

4%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,995

6%

50%

4 bedroom

$3,800

3%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,880

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,402

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

50%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Mill Creek and Eastmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mill Creek

Median rent price$2,179
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mill Creek, WA is 1% lower than the median rent in Eastmont, WA.

Discover rentals in Mill Creek, WA

Heatherwood - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Heatherwood

13510 N Creek Dr, Mill Creek, WA 98012

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,259–$2,407

Apartment for rent

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Laurels at Mill Creek - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

20h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Laurels at Mill Creek

1110 164th St Se, Mill Creek, WA 98012

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,747–$2,267

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Monterra in Mill Creek - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

12h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Monterra in Mill Creek

13401 Dumas Rd, Mill Creek, WA 98012

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,777–$2,537

Apartment for rent

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16101 Bothell Everett Hwy #E207 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Mill Creek

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Mill Creek, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Mill Creek rental market.

How much is rent in Mill Creek?

The average rent in Mill Creek is $2,179 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mill Creek?

Average rent prices in Mill Creek have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Mill Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mill Creek is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $229 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mill Creek?

To comfortably afford rent in Mill Creek, you'd need to earn approximately $87,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mill Creek?

Mill Creek's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,400 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's available inventory.

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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