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Rental Market Trends in Shoreline, WA

What is the average rent in Shoreline, WA?

$1,927/month

Average Rent

661 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Shoreline, WA is $1,927 per month. This is 17% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Shoreline one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Shoreline, you can expect to pay about $1,563 per month for a studio, $1,927 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,458 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,943 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,563/month
483 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,927/month
661 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,458/month
948 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,943/month
1,210 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,387/month
95 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,122/month
1,043 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,149/month
911 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,758/month
2,661 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,720/month
1,203 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,110/month
1,437 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Shoreline, WA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $17 less 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 Shoreline, WA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Shoreline, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
17% $1,001 - $1,500/month
47% $1,501 - $2,000/month
28% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shoreline?

Based on current rent prices, Westover, Northend Country Estates and Fir View Terrace are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shoreline.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westover
$1,862/month
683 Sq Ft
Northend Country Estates
$2,230/month
703 Sq Ft
Fir View Terrace
$2,423/month
865 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shoreline?

Based on current rent prices, Fir View Terrace, Northend Country Estates and Westover are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shoreline.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fir View Terrace
$2,423/month
865 Sq Ft
Northend Country Estates
$2,230/month
703 Sq Ft
Westover
$1,862/month
683 Sq Ft

Which Shoreline neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Shoreline with the most apartments available are Northend Country Estates, Westover and Fir View Terrace .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northend Country Estates
$2,230/month
703 Sq Ft
Westover
$1,862/month
683 Sq Ft
Fir View Terrace
$2,423/month
865 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Shoreline is $1,927, you’ll want to make about $6,423 per month or $77,076 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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Shoreline, WA

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Apartment communities in Shoreline we think you'll love

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Kinect at Shoreline

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$1,597 - $3,779

Studio - 3 Beds

ION Town Center

ION Town Center

18004 Midvale Ave N,
Shoreline, WA 98133

$1,475 - $3,602 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Verdant

Verdant

108 NE 145th St,
Shoreline, WA 98155

$1,665 - $4,355

Studio - 3 Beds

Executive Estates

Executive Estates

1227 NE 143rd St,
Seattle, WA 98125

$1,395 - $2,415

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Shoreline, WA

Epic Asset Management
Epic Asset Management
  • 24

    Communities

  • 4,198

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

7 Communities in Shoreline
Coast Property Management
Coast Property Management
  • 61

    Communities

  • 7,189

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

3 Communities in Shoreline
Bonavista Management
Bonavista Management
  • 45

    Communities

  • 3,260

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

3 Communities in Shoreline
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,488

    Communities

  • 959,885

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

2 Communities in Shoreline
Avenue5 Residential
Avenue5 Residential
  • 576

    Communities

  • 128,619

    Units

  • 223

    Cities

2 Communities in Shoreline
Security Properties, Inc.
Security Properties, Inc.
  • 47

    Communities

  • 11,819

    Units

  • 28

    Cities

2 Communities in Shoreline
J.F. Shea Co., Inc.
J.F. Shea Co., Inc.
  • 28

    Communities

  • 10,918

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

2 Communities in Shoreline
Allied Residential
Allied Residential
  • 50

    Communities

  • 8,995

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

2 Communities in Shoreline

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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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