Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Newcastle, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Newcastle

$2,465/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newcastle is $2,465 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $535 more per month.

$2.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newcastle

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newcastle 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 Newcastle, WA

Average rent prices in Newcastle have remained the same 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 Newcastle, WA

Rent prices in Newcastle vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newcastle is $2,432, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Newcastle run $2,330 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,960.

Listings

Studio

$1,435

2%

21%

1 bedroom

$2,239

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$2,829

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,790

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$4,322

9%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,435

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,239

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,829

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,790

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,322

Last 30 days

9%

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$2,465
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,767
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newcastle, WA is 11% lower than the median rent in Bothell East, WA.

Discover rentals in Newcastle, WA

11444 Se 72nd St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newcastle

11444 SE 72nd St, Newcastle - 1

11444 Se 72nd St #1, Newcastle, WA 98056

5 beds

2.5 baths

$4,350

House for rent

Available Jul 31

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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 $2,465 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newcastle?

Average rent prices in Newcastle have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Newcastle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newcastle is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $535 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newcastle?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Newcastle are Park Hill Ridgewood ($2,417/mo), Newport Woods ($2,500/mo), and Olypmus ($2,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newcastle?

To comfortably afford rent in Newcastle, 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 Newcastle?

Based on our current listings, utilities are rarely included in Newcastle rentals, appearing in 0% of apartments across all bedroom types.

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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