Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Mill Creek, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Mill Creek

$2,479/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mill Creek is $2,479 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $569 more per month.

$1.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mill Creek

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mill Creek rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Mill Creek, WA

Average rent prices in Mill Creek have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $2,239, whereas a house costs $3,249. 1-bedroom apartments in Mill Creek run $1,857 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,359.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,010

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$2,449

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$3,147

6%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,680

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,010

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,449

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,147

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,680

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$2,479
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,601
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mill Creek, WA is 5% lower than the median rent in Eastmont, WA.

Discover rentals in Mill Creek, WA

Heatherwood - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

17m ago

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Heatherwood

13510 N Creek Dr, Mill Creek, WA 98012

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,678–$2,618

Apartment for rent

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10h ago

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Laurels at Mill Creek

1110 164th St Se, Mill Creek, WA 98012

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,849–$2,307

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Parkwood at Mill Creek - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

9.9

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Parkwood at Mill Creek

15520 Mill Creek Blvd, Mill Creek, WA 98012

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,897–$2,877

Apartment for rent

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8h ago

9.9

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Monterra in Mill Creek

13401 Dumas Rd, Mill Creek, WA 98012

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,907–$2,457

Apartment 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 $2,479 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mill Creek?

Average rent prices in Mill Creek have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Mill Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mill Creek is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $569 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 $99,000/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?

Based on historical patterns from 2025, December offers the best rental deals with the lowest prices of the year, running about 13% below August peak pricing.

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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