Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Sumner, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Sumner

$2,006/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Sumner is $2,006 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $96 more per month.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sumner

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sumner rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 increased by 1% 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 Sumner, WA

Rent prices in Sumner vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sumner is $1,950, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Sumner run $1,785 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$825

5%

52%

1 bedroom

$1,450

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,995

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$3,850

106%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

52%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

106%

Last year

18%

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$2,006
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sumner, WA is 33% lower than the median rent in Bonney Lake, WA.

Discover rentals in Sumner, WA

The Retreat - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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The Retreat

7413 142nd Ave E, Sumner, WA 98390

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,599–$2,495

Apartment for rent

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Plum Court Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Plum Court Townhomes

1710 Valley Ave E, Sumner, WA 98390

2 beds

1 bath

$1,788–$2,075

Apartment for rent

1415 Wright Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sumner

Two bedroom one bath duplex in Sumner

1415 Wright Ave, Sumner, WA 98390

2 beds

1 bath

$1,825

Apartment for rent

Timberlane Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.4

Very good

Timberlane Apartments

5919 158th Avenue Ct E, Sumner, WA 98390

2 beds

1 bath

$1,885

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 $2,006 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sumner?

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

How does Sumner rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sumner is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $96 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?

January offers the best rental deals in Sumner, with rents running about 14% lower than the peak summer month of June. 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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