Last updated on July 1, 2026

Average rent in
Stanwood, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Stanwood

$1,790/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stanwood is $1,790 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $160 less per month.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stanwood

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stanwood rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Stanwood, WA

Average rent prices in Stanwood have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Stanwood, WA

Rent prices in Stanwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stanwood is $1,770, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Stanwood run $1,790 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

14%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,722

9%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,063

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,545

2%

55%

4 bedroom

$3,450

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,722

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,063

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,545

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

55%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

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

Compare median rent prices in Stanwood and Anacortes by all bedroom counts and property types.

Stanwood

Median rent price$1,790
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,795
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stanwood, WA is 36% lower than the median rent in Anacortes, WA.

Discover rentals in Stanwood, WA

27220 83rd DR NW - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

27220 83rd DR NW

27220 83rd Dr Nw, Stanwood, WA 98292

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

9722 272nd Pl NW - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

9722 272nd Pl NW

9722 272nd Pl Nw, Stanwood, WA 98292

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

25421 Marine Dr - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

4d ago

House for rent in Stanwood

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for Stanwood, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Stanwood rental market.

How much is rent in Stanwood?

The average rent in Stanwood is $1,790 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stanwood?

Average rent prices in Stanwood have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Stanwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stanwood is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $160 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Stanwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Stanwood, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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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