Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Newcastle, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Newcastle

$2,520/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newcastle is $2,520 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $570 more per month.

$2.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newcastle

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $2,510, whereas a house costs $3,647. 1-bedroom apartments in Newcastle run $2,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,120.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

1%

18%

1 bedroom

$2,107

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,035

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$3,511

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,745

11%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,107

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,035

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,511

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,745

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

28%

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$2,520
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,510
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newcastle, WA is equal to the median rent in Bothell East, WA.

Discover rentals in Newcastle, WA

7311 Coal Creek Pkwy Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newcastle

2 beds

1 bath

$2,299

Apartment for rent

7311 Coal Creek Pkwy Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newcastle

2 beds

2 baths

$2,349

Apartment for rent

7311 Coal Creek Pkwy Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Newcastle

3 beds

2 baths

$2,849

Apartment for rent

8641 138th Pl Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Park Hill - Ridgewood house for rent in Newcastle

8641 138th Place SE Newcastle WA 98059

8641 138th Pl Se, Newcastle, WA 98059

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,295

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $2,520 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newcastle?

Average rent prices in Newcastle have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Newcastle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newcastle is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $570 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Newcastle?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Newcastle are Widetree ($2,176/mo), The Reserve ($2,450/mo), and Newport Woods ($2,525/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newcastle?

To comfortably afford rent in Newcastle, you'd need to earn approximately $101,000/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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