2-Bedroom Rent · August 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Arlington, WA

$2,390/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Arlington, Washington as of August 2026. That's +8% higher than the citywide median of $2,211 and +44% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.

2-Bedroom median

$2,390

August 2026

vs city overall

+8%

$2,211 city median

vs national

+44%

$1,655 US median

Washington rank

#77

of 108 cities

Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Arlington

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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income

$95,600

Monthly gross

$7,967

Hourly (full-time)

$45.96

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Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Washington

#	City	2-Bedroom rent
1	Ocean Shores	$1,144
2	Aberdeen	$1,150
3	Pullman	$1,160
4	Port Angeles	$1,170
5	Moses Lake	$1,210
6	Chehalis	$1,260
7	Shelton	$1,280
8	Ellensburg	$1,320
9	Longview	$1,360
10	Yakima	$1,367
11	Fircrest	$1,376
12	Cheney	$1,380
13	Kelso	$1,390
14	Spokane	$1,410
15	Wenatchee	$1,440

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Washington

#	City	2-Bedroom rent
1	Sammamish	$3,885
2	Snoqualmie	$3,650
3	Issaquah	$3,355
4	Maple Valley	$3,120
5	Woodinville	$3,030
6	Bothell	$2,950
7	North Bend	$2,760
8	Mukilteo	$2,760
9	Covington	$2,760
10	Dupont	$2,740
11	Lake Stevens	$2,720
12	Bellevue	$2,606
13	Edmonds	$2,600
14	Newcastle	$2,590
15	Bonney Lake	$2,570

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Arlington.

City	Distance	2-Bedroom rent	vs Arlington
Lake Stevens, WA	14.7 mi	$2,720	+$330 (+14%)
Mount Vernon, WA	16.1 mi	$1,960	$-430 (-18%)
Snohomish, WA	18.1 mi	$2,390	—
Marysville, WA	19.2 mi	$2,420	+$30 (+1%)
Monroe, WA	25.7 mi	$2,540	+$150 (+6%)
Sedro-Woolley, WA	26 mi	$1,531	$-859 (-36%)
Everett, WA	26.7 mi	$1,780	$-610 (-26%)
Mill Creek, WA	30.9 mi	$2,322	$-68 (-3%)
Mukilteo, WA	31.8 mi	$2,760	+$370 (+15%)
Burlington, WA	33.4 mi	$1,760	$-630 (-26%)
Woodinville, WA	33.8 mi	$3,030	+$640 (+27%)
Bothell, WA	33.8 mi	$2,950	+$560 (+23%)

2-Bedroom rent in Arlington — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Arlington?

As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Arlington, Washington is $2,390 per month. This is +8% higher than the citywide median of $2,211.

What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Arlington?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $95,600 ($7,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.96/hour at a full-time job.

Is Arlington expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Arlington's 2-bedroom median of $2,390 is +44% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 82th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Arlington rank for 2-bedroom rent in Washington?

Among the 108 cities in Washington with 2-bedroom data, Arlington ranks #77 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Arlington?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Mount Vernon ($1,960), Sedro-Woolley ($1,531), Everett ($1,780).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Arlington, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (August 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.