Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Shoreline, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Shoreline, WA rent slipped 1.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,873/month. Renters today are paying $92 less per month on average than last year.

  • Shoreline sits 3.9% more affordable than the $1,949/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 53 units indicating a tight market.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Shoreline rent for around $1,499/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,795/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,075/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,695/month. These figures show the range renters can expect by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Shoreline

$1,873/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shoreline is $1,873 per month as of May 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $76 less per month.

$2.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shoreline

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shoreline rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Shoreline, WA

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

Rent prices in Shoreline vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shoreline is $1,812, whereas a house costs $2,797. 1-bedroom apartments in Shoreline run $1,802 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,075.

Listings

Studio

$1,499

1%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,795

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,075

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,000

10%

17%

4 bedroom

$3,695

7%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

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

Compare median rent prices in Shoreline and Bainbridge Island by all bedroom counts and property types.

Shoreline

Median rent price$1,873
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,597
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shoreline, WA is 28% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Shoreline, WA

17501 5th Ave Ne - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Shoreline

Beautiful duplex unit located in a private cul-de-sac

17501 5th Ave Ne, Shoreline, WA 98155

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

House for rent

Available May 15

Shoreline WC LLC - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8

Very good

Shoreline WC LLC

1022 N 192nd St, Shoreline, WA 98133

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

18524 TM JD GISZ LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

18524 TM JD GISZ LLC

18524 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

19414 Aurora Ave N #203 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Shoreline

Bright 2-Bedroom with Lake Views in Shoreline

19414 Aurora Ave N #203, Shoreline, WA 98133

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Shoreline, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Shoreline rental market.

How much is rent in Shoreline?

The average rent in Shoreline is $1,873 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shoreline?

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

How does Shoreline rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shoreline is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $76 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shoreline?

To comfortably afford rent in Shoreline, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Shoreline?

One-bedroom apartments in Shoreline averaged around $1,800 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,300 per month. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, but two-bedroom rents declined 3.8% year over year.

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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