Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Newcastle, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Newcastle

$2,480/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newcastle is $2,480 per month as of September 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $580 more per month.

$2.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newcastle

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newcastle 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

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

Rent trends in Newcastle, WA

Average rent prices in Newcastle have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,457, whereas a house costs $4,090. 1-bedroom apartments in Newcastle run $2,340 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,945.

Listings

Studio

$1,699

1%

31%

1 bedroom

$2,159

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,564

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$3,695

4%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,900

5%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,159

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,564

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

21%

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$2,480
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,782
increased by46%

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

8632 116th Ave Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Newcastle

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,895

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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 $2,480 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newcastle?

Average rent prices in Newcastle have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Newcastle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newcastle is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newcastle?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Newcastle are Widetree ($2,197/mo), Olypmus ($2,385/mo), and Downtown Newcastle ($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 $99,000/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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