Last updated on September 29, 2026

Average rent in
Shoreline, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Shoreline

$1,895/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shoreline is $1,895 per month as of September 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shoreline

63

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shoreline 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

Rent trends in Shoreline, WA

Average rent prices in Shoreline have decreased by 4% 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 $1,715, whereas a house costs $3,247. 1-bedroom apartments in Shoreline run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,424

2%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,625

7%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,270

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$5,325

2%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,424

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,270

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,325

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

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$1,895

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,747
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shoreline, WA is 31% 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

Junction 160 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Junction 160

16100 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Allai Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Allai Apartments

1232 Ne 145th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Price drop

2152 N 185th St #307 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shoreline

2 beds

1 bath

$1,716

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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 $1,895 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shoreline?

Average rent prices in Shoreline have decreased by 4% 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).

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