ION Town Center
18004 Midvale Ave N,
Shoreline, WA 98133
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,474 - $2,787
Rental Market Trends in Shoreline, WA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Shoreline, WA is $1,924/month.
Rent in Shoreline is 16% higher than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$1,924/month
Average Rent
659 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.3%
Change / Year
1,104
Available Apartments
Shoreline rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Shoreline average $1,579 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Shoreline average $1,924 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Shoreline average $2,466 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Shoreline average $2,893 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Shoreline, WA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $5 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Shoreline, WA
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
8%
$700 - $1,000/month
17%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
51%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
24%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Shoreline, WA?
Because the average rent in Shoreline is $1,924, you’ll want to make about $6,413 per month or $76,956 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 Shoreline, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Shoreline, 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.
View the Shoreline Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Lake Forest Park
Avg Rent: $1,562/month
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Mountlake Terrace
Avg Rent: $1,912/month
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Edmonds
Avg Rent: $1,750/month
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Kenmore
Avg Rent: $1,929/month
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Lynnwood
Avg Rent: $1,831/month
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Bothell
Avg Rent: $2,008/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Shoreline?
The average rent in Shoreline is $1,924 per month, which is 15.6% higher than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Shoreline?
The average rent for a house in Shoreline, WA is $3,453 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Shoreline?
The average rent for a townhome in Shoreline, WA is $2,696 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Shoreline?
Rents in Shoreline, WA are decreasing, with prices down 0.3% year-over-year and $5 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Shoreline?
In Shoreline, WA, 51% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/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 September 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.