Last updated on November 13, 2026

Average rent in
Shoreline, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Shoreline rent stands today

    Shoreline, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,898/month. The year-over-year change is modest and does not represent a meaningful shift in rents.

  • Shoreline sits 0.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a market very close to the national average with a modest inventory of 78 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Shoreline rent for about $1,510/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,740/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,250/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,050/month and $3,722/month respectively. Apartments make up just over half the market, with studios and 1-bedrooms being the most common units.

Median rent

Median rent in Shoreline

$1,897/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shoreline is $1,897 per month as of November 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shoreline

78

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shoreline 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 Shoreline, WA

Average rent prices in Shoreline have remained the same 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 $1,767, whereas a house costs $3,147. 1-bedroom apartments in Shoreline run $1,747 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.

Listings

Studio

$1,510

2%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,740

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,250

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,050

7%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,722

8%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,510

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,740

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,722

Last 30 days

8%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Shoreline, WA.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,767

Last year

1%

Condos

Average rent

$2,177

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

Houses

Average rent

$3,147

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

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$1,897

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,962
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shoreline, WA is 36% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in Shoreline, WA

16101 Greenwood Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shoreline

2 beds

2 baths

$1,050

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.
2152 N 185th St #407 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shoreline

2 beds

1 bath

$1,719

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.
The Wilcrest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

The Wilcrest Apartments

940 N 163rd St, Shoreline, WA 98133

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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.
710 N 160th St #B304 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Shoreline

2 beds

2 baths

$1,850

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.
18007 3rd Ave Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shoreline

3 beds

3.5 baths

$4,500

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.
Modera Shoreline - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
New construction

22h ago

8.7

Very good

Modera Shoreline

17888 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,605–$3,920

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.
727 N 179th Pl #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Shoreline

2 beds

1 bath

$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.
ION Town Center - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.5

Very good

ION Town Center

18004 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,459–$4,420

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.
Postmark Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Postmark Apartments

17233 15th Ave Ne, Shoreline, WA 98155

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,515–$2,475

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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Arabella - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Arabella

17763 15th Ave Ne, Shoreline, WA 98155

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,549–$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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The 205 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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The 205 Apartments

1795 Ne 205th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,510–$1,675

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.
Arabella 2 - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Arabella 2

1221 Ne 180th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,499–$2,399

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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Autumn Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
3D tour

17h ago

10

Excellent

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Autumn Ridge

15135 Stone Ln N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,450–$1,495

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.

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17533 12th Ave Ne #B - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,160

Price dropped $240Fees 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.
Arabella - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Verified

Arabella

17763 15th Ave Ne, Shoreline, WA 98155

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,549–$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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Arabella 2 - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Arabella 2

1221 Ne 180th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,499–$2,399

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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Postmark Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Postmark Apartments

17233 15th Ave Ne, Shoreline, WA 98155

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,025

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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Arabella - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Arabella

17763 15th Ave Ne, Shoreline, WA 98155

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,850–$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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Autumn Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
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3D tour

2d ago

10

Excellent

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Autumn Ridge

15135 Stone Ln N, Shoreline, WA 98133

1 bed

1 bath

$1,495

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.

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Arabella 2 - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Arabella 2

1221 Ne 180th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,800–$2,399

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 Shoreline, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Shoreline rental market.

How much is rent in Shoreline?

The average rent in Shoreline is $1,897 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shoreline?

Average rent prices in Shoreline have remained the same 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 roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shoreline?

To comfortably afford rent in Shoreline, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

May offers the lowest rents in Shoreline, running about 5% below August rates, which see the highest prices of the year. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.

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).