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Rental Market Trends in Mill Creek, WA

What is the average rent in Mill Creek, WA?

$2,058/month

Average Rent

762 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+6.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Mill Creek, WA is $2,058 per month. This is 26% higher than the national average rent price of $1,632/month, making Mill Creek one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mill Creek, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $2,058 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,358 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,801 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,058/month
762 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,358/month
1,059 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,801/month
1,276 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,316/month
1,204 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,233/month
1,932 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,578/month
2,572 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 Mill Creek, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 6.8%, which averages out to $140 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mill Creek?

Based on current rent prices, Bluegrass Meadows and Douglas Fir" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mill Creek.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bluegrass Meadows
$1,710/month
608 Sq Ft
Douglas Fir
$2,231/month
868 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mill Creek?

Based on current rent prices, Douglas Fir and Bluegrass Meadows" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mill Creek.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Douglas Fir
$2,231/month
868 Sq Ft
Bluegrass Meadows
$1,710/month
608 Sq Ft

Which Mill Creek neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Mill Creek with the most apartments available are Bluegrass Meadows and Douglas Fir" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bluegrass Meadows
$1,710/month
608 Sq Ft
Douglas Fir
$2,231/month
868 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Mill Creek is $2,058, you’ll want to make about $6,860 per month or $82,320 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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$1,657 - $2,407

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128 127th St SE,
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† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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