Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Sumner, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Sumner

$1,969/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sumner is $1,969 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $69 more per month.

$2.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sumner

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Sumner run $1,641 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,969.

Listings

Studio

$825

4%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,582

8%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,950

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,730

9%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,374

No Change

14%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,582

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,730

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,374

Last year

14%

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$1,969
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,797
increased by47%

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

1405 Wright Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Sumner

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
The Retreat - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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The Retreat

7413 142nd Ave E, Sumner, WA 98390

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,651–$2,451

Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 9-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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5606 Parker Rd E #D - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sumner

Beautiful one - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Beautiful one

1801 16th St, Sumner, WA 98390

2 beds

1 bath

$1,715

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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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 $1,969 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sumner?

Average rent prices in Sumner have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Sumner rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sumner is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $69 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 $79,000/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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