The Hawthorne Apartments
14701 Main St,
Mill Creek, WA 98012
1-3 Beds | $2,192 - $3,515
Rental Market Trends in Mill Creek, WA
What is the average rent in Mill Creek, WA?
$2,052/month
Average Rent
769 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Mill Creek, WA is $2,052 per month. This is 25% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/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, $2,052 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,338 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,013 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Mill Creek, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $60 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 Mill Creek, WA
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Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent by Neighborhood
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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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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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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" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mill Creek, WA?
Because the average rent in Mill Creek is $2,052, you’ll want to make about $6,840 per month or $82,080 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 Mill Creek, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Mill Creek, 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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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 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.