Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Newcastle, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Newcastle

$2,542/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newcastle is $2,542 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $642 more per month.

$2.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newcastle

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newcastle 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

Rent trends in Newcastle, WA

Average rent prices in Newcastle have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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 Newcastle, WA

Rent prices in Newcastle vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newcastle is $2,447, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Newcastle run $2,165 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,835.

Listings

Studio

$1,890

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$2,135

3%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,715

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$3,109

4%

27%

4 bedroom

$4,250

14%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,890

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,135

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,715

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,109

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Newcastle and Bothell East by all bedroom counts and property types.

Newcastle

Median rent price$2,542
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,674
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newcastle, WA is 5% lower than the median rent in Bothell East, WA.

Discover rentals in Newcastle, WA

7311 Coal Creek Pkwy Se - Photo 1 of 1

24m ago

Apartment for rent in Newcastle

2 beds

1 bath

$2,199

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
8632 116th Ave Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newcastle

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,955

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
12505 Se 73rd Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hazelwood Terrace house for rent in Newcastle

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
12102 Se 70th St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4 beds

3 baths

$3,600

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Newcastle, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Newcastle rental market.

How much is rent in Newcastle?

The average rent in Newcastle is $2,542 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newcastle?

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

How does Newcastle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newcastle is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $642 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newcastle?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Newcastle are Downtown Newcastle ($2,220/mo), Donegal ($2,420/mo), and Newport Woods ($2,450/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newcastle?

To comfortably afford rent in Newcastle, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/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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