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10227 20th St SE,
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
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Rental Market Trends in Lake Stevens, WA
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Lake Stevens, WA is $1,840/month.
Rent in Lake Stevens is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.
$1,840/month
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675 Sq Ft
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Available Apartments
Lake Stevens rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Lake Stevens average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Lake Stevens average $1,840 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Lake Stevens average $2,145 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Lake Stevens average $2,397 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Lake Stevens, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $3 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
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Rent Ranges in Lake Stevens, WA
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent by Neighborhood
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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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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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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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lake Stevens, WA?
Because the average rent in Lake Stevens is $1,840, you’ll want to make about $6,133 per month or $73,596 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.
How does Lake Stevens, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lake Stevens, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Lake Stevens?
The average rent in Lake Stevens is $1,840 per month, which is 10.6% higher than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Lake Stevens?
The average rent for a house in Lake Stevens, WA is $3,046 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Lake Stevens?
Rents in Lake Stevens, WA are increasing, with prices up 0.1% year-over-year and $3 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Lake Stevens?
In Lake Stevens, WA, 50% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 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.