Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Washington, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Shoreline

$2,127/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shoreline is $2,127 per month as of September 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $227 more per month.

$2.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shoreline

2,162

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shoreline rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University of Washington, WA

Average rent prices in Shoreline have increased by 2% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of Washington, WA

Rent prices in Shoreline vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shoreline is $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Shoreline run $2,085 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,936.

Listings

Studio

$1,419

-

1%

1 bedroom

$2,079

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,929

-

4%

3 bedroom

$3,800

-

22%

4 bedroom

$4,597

-

54%

Studio

Average rent

$1,419

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,079

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,929

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,597

Last year

54%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Washington, 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.

Discover rentals in University of Washington, WA

Green House - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

Green House

127 11th Avenue East ##1, Seattle, WA 98102

Studio

0 baths

$445

325 5th Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Moss Bay apartment for rent in Kirkland

Studio

0 baths

$495

Centrally located community living. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.3

Very good

Centrally located community living.

1515 Belmont Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Studio

0 baths

$600

Madkin - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

7.4

Very good

Madkin

1625 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$600–$2,199

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Frequently asked questions for University of Washington, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Shoreline rental market.

How much is rent in Shoreline?

The average rent in Shoreline is $2,127 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shoreline?

Average rent prices in Shoreline have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Shoreline rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shoreline is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $227 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shoreline?

To comfortably afford rent in Shoreline, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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