Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
Shoreline, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Shoreline, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,917/month. Month over month, rent increased 3.0%, while the $2 monthly difference from last year is negligible.

  • Shoreline is 0.4% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with a total rental inventory of 58 units. This places Shoreline as a market with limited rental options for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Shoreline start at $1,452/month, rising to $1,750 for 1-bedrooms and $2,198 for 2-bedrooms. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,250 and 4+ bedrooms at $4,272. The $1,917/month citywide median anchors this range for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Shoreline

$1,917/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shoreline is $1,917 per month as of August 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$2.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shoreline

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shoreline rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 3% 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 $1,797, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Shoreline run $1,755 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,452

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,750

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,197

5%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,250

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,272

14%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,452

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,197

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,272

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

15%

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$1,917

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shoreline, WA is 26% 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

Apartment for rent

ar1225 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

ar1225

1225 N 178th St, Shoreline, WA 98133

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

17815 8th Ave Ne #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

House for rent

Available Apr 6

16747 3rd Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

16747 3rd Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

16747 3rd Ave Ne, Shoreline, WA 98155

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment 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 $1,917 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shoreline?

Average rent prices in Shoreline have increased by 3% 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 $77,000/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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