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Rental Market Trends in Arlington, WA

What is the average rent in Arlington, WA?

$1,748/month

Average Rent

652 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Arlington, WA is $1,748 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Arlington rent prices are 7% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Arlington, you can expect to pay about $1,484 per month for a studio, $1,748 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,060 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,165 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,484/month
483 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,748/month
652 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,060/month
955 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,165/month
1,187 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Arlington, WA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.4%, which averages out to $24 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Arlington, WA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Arlington, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
48% $1,501 - $2,000/month
16% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Arlington, WA?

Because the average rent in Arlington is $1,748, you’ll want to make about $5,826 per month or $69,912 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Arlington, WA

282 Available Apartments for Rent

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Ironwood Place

Ironwood Place

18725 67th Ave NE,
Arlington, WA 98223

$1,695 - $2,250

Studio - 2 Beds

The Lux

The Lux

20505 Olympic Pl,
Arlington, WA 98223

$1,450 - $2,250

Studio - 2 Beds

Carrolls Creek Landing Townhomes

Carrolls Creek Landing Townhomes

18111 25th Ave NE,
Marysville, WA 98271

$2,222 - $2,526

2-4 Beds

Emory Lofts

Emory Lofts

104 S Olympic Ave,
Arlington, WA 98223

$1,485 - $1,935

Studio - 1 Bed

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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