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Rental Market Trends in Lake Stevens, WA

What is the average rent in Lake Stevens, WA?

$1,814/month

Average Rent

675 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Lake Stevens, WA is $1,814 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Lake Stevens rent prices are 11% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Lake Stevens, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,814 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,108 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,388 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,814/month
675 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,108/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,388/month
1,206 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,758/month
1,788 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,593/month
2,283 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 Lake Stevens, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $18 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Lake Stevens, WA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lake Stevens, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lake Stevens?

Based on current rent prices, Glenwood is the most affordable neighborhood in Lake Stevens.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glenwood
$1,939/month
703 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lake Stevens?

Based on current rent prices, Glenwood is the most expensive neighborhood in Lake Stevens.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glenwood
$1,939/month
703 Sq Ft

Which Lake Stevens neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Lake Stevens with the most apartments available is Glenwood .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glenwood
$1,939/month
703 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Lake Stevens is $1,814, you’ll want to make about $6,046 per month or $72,552 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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Lake Stevens, WA

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Lake Stevens, WA

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10227 20th St SE,
Lake Stevens, WA 98258

$1,757 - $2,957 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

9210 Market Pl

9210 Market Pl

9210 Market Pl,
Lake Stevens, WA 98258

$1,750

1 Bed

11704 20th St NE

11704 20th St NE

11704 20th St NE,
Lake Stevens, WA 98258

$6,000

3 Beds

1038 81st Dr SE

1038 81st Dr SE

1038 81st Dr SE,
Lake Stevens, WA 98258

$1,600

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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