Bothell

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Bothell, WA

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Superb local treasures come with this Washington suburbia

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Located in the Sammamish River Valley, Bothell combines suburban living with easy access to city amenities. Since its founding as a logging community in 1870, the city has evolved into a technology and biotechnology center while preserving its community-focused atmosphere. Downtown Bothell features a walkable Main Street lined with independent shops and restaurants. The city maintains extensive green spaces, including access to the Burke-Gilman Trail and Sammamish River Trail, offering opportunities for recreation and alternative commuting options.

The rental market in Bothell reflects its location and economy, with current average rents ranging from $1,857 for studios to $3,055 for three-bedroom units. While studio and one-bedroom rates have seen slight decreases (-2.7% and -0.3% respectively), three-bedroom apartments show a 3.1% annual increase. Housing options include apartments in the renovated downtown area and established communities in neighborhoods like Canyon Park and Maywood/Beckstrom Hill. The University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College campus contributes to the area's educational resources. Downtown Bothell features a seasonal pedestrian plaza on Main Street during summer months, enhancing the downtown experience with outdoor dining and community gatherings.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Bothell, WA is $1,831 for a studio, $1,960 for one bedroom, $2,412 for two bedrooms, and $2,924 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bothell has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,960/month
720 Sq Ft
House
$3,270/month
1,991 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,436/month
1,117 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,270/month
1,678 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

26

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Cedar Wood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

707 Students

Woodside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

562 Students

Canyon Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

986 Students

Fernwood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

757 Students

Lockwood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

589 Students

Northshore Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

827 Students

Skyview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,157 Students

Canyon Park Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

889 Students

Northshore Special Services

Public

Grades PK-12

100 Students

Bothell High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,764 Students

North Creek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,781 Students

Lynnwood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,353 Students

Northshore Special Services

Public

Grades PK-12

100 Students

Northshore Online School

Public

Grades 9-12

5 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.