Last updated on June 3, 2026

Average rent in
Sumner, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Sumner

$1,995/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sumner is $1,995 per month as of May 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sumner

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sumner rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sumner, WA

Average rent prices in Sumner have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Sumner, WA

Rent prices in Sumner vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sumner is $1,995, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Sumner run $1,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$700

1%

59%

1 bedroom

$1,825

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,995

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,755

3%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,150

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

59%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,755

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Sumner and Bonney Lake by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sumner

Median rent price$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sumner, WA is 30% lower than the median rent in Bonney Lake, WA.

Discover rentals in Sumner, WA

Sumner Station - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

Sumner Station

728 Cherry Ave, Sumner, WA 98390

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Beautiful one - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

Beautiful one

1801 16th St, Sumner, WA 98390

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,395–$1,485

Apartment for rent

15915 52ND ST E - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

15915 52ND ST E

15915 52nd St E, Sumner, WA 98390

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

The Retreat - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

12h ago

9.6

Excellent

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The Retreat

7413 142nd Ave E, Sumner, WA 98390

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,699–$1,999

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sumner, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sumner rental market.

How much is rent in Sumner?

The average rent in Sumner is $1,995 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sumner?

Average rent prices in Sumner have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Sumner rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sumner is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sumner?

To comfortably afford rent in Sumner, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Sumner's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,000 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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