Studio Apartment Rent in Anacortes, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Anacortes, Washington as of August 2026. That's +53% lower than the citywide median of $2,605 and +5% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Anacortes
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Anacortes
Compare Anacortes's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | $790 |
| 2 | Port Angeles | $800 |
| 3 | Pullman | $800 |
| 4 | Chehalis | $870 |
| 5 | Sedro-Woolley | $893 |
| 6 | Ellensburg | $910 |
| 7 | Longview | $930 |
| 8 | Moses Lake | $940 |
| 9 | Cheney | $950 |
| 10 | Kelso | $950 |
| 11 | Shelton | $970 |
| 12 | Spokane | $974 |
| 13 | Wenatchee | $990 |
| 14 | Yakima | $1,027 |
| 15 | Spokane Valley | $1,036 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammamish | $3,255 |
| 2 | Snoqualmie | $3,060 |
| 3 | Issaquah | $2,815 |
| 4 | Maple Valley | $2,610 |
| 5 | Woodinville | $2,540 |
| 6 | Bothell | $2,473 |
| 7 | North Bend | $2,310 |
| 8 | Mukilteo | $2,310 |
| 9 | Covington | $2,310 |
| 10 | Lake Stevens | $2,280 |
| 11 | Newcastle | $2,260 |
| 12 | Bellevue | $2,184 |
| 13 | Edmonds | $2,180 |
| 14 | Kenmore | $2,140 |
| 15 | Monroe | $2,130 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Anacortes.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Anacortes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor, WA | 13.2 mi | $1,100 | $-130 (-11%) |
| Burlington, WA | 21.6 mi | $1,210 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Bellingham, WA | 22 mi | $1,343 | +$113 (+9%) |
| Ferndale, WA | 25 mi | $1,300 | +$70 (+6%) |
| Blaine, WA | 31.1 mi | $1,310 | +$80 (+7%) |
| Lynden, WA | 33.7 mi | $1,450 | +$220 (+18%) |
| Sedro-Woolley, WA | 36.3 mi | $893 | $-337 (-27%) |
| Mount Vernon, WA | 37.1 mi | $1,340 | +$110 (+9%) |
| Marysville, WA | 43.9 mi | $2,020 | +$790 (+64%) |
| Mukilteo, WA | 47.5 mi | $2,310 | +$1,080 (+88%) |
| Everett, WA | 49.4 mi | $1,485 | +$255 (+21%) |
| Lake Stevens, WA | 51.2 mi | $2,280 | +$1,050 (+85%) |
Studio rent in Anacortes — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Anacortes?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Anacortes, Washington is $1,230 per month. This is +53% below the citywide median of $2,605.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Anacortes?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,200 ($4,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Anacortes expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Anacortes's studio median of $1,230 is +5% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Anacortes rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Anacortes ranks #27 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Anacortes?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Oak Harbor ($1,100), Burlington ($1,210), Sedro-Woolley ($893).