1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bothell, WA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bothell, Washington as of August 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $2,666 and +82% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Bothell
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bothell
Compare Bothell's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Washington
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $737 |
| 2 | Pullman | $880 |
| 3 | Aberdeen | $890 |
| 4 | Port Angeles | $890 |
| 5 | Moses Lake | $940 |
| 6 | Chehalis | $980 |
| 7 | Shelton | $980 |
| 8 | Ellensburg | $1,010 |
| 9 | Sedro-Woolley | $1,026 |
| 10 | Yakima | $1,040 |
| 11 | Cheney | $1,070 |
| 12 | Spokane | $1,096 |
| 13 | Wenatchee | $1,100 |
| 14 | Longview | $1,150 |
| 15 | Spokane Valley | $1,164 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Washington
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammamish | $3,335 |
| 2 | Snoqualmie | $3,130 |
| 3 | Issaquah | $2,880 |
| 4 | Maple Valley | $2,680 |
| 5 | Woodinville | $2,600 |
| 6 | Bothell (this page) | $2,537 |
| 7 | North Bend | $2,370 |
| 8 | Mukilteo | $2,370 |
| 9 | Covington | $2,370 |
| 10 | Lake Stevens | $2,340 |
| 11 | Bellevue | $2,238 |
| 12 | Edmonds | $2,230 |
| 13 | Dupont | $2,230 |
| 14 | Newcastle | $2,226 |
| 15 | Kenmore | $2,190 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Bothell.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Bothell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore, WA | 4.2 mi | $2,190 | $-347 (-14%) |
| Mill Creek, WA | 4.5 mi | $1,973 | $-564 (-22%) |
| Woodinville, WA | 5.6 mi | $2,600 | +$63 (+2%) |
| Lake Forest Park, WA | 6 mi | $1,845 | $-692 (-27%) |
| Lynnwood, WA | 6.7 mi | $2,123 | $-414 (-16%) |
| Kirkland, WA | 6.9 mi | $2,073 | $-464 (-18%) |
| Mountlake Terrace, WA | 7.2 mi | $1,662 | $-875 (-34%) |
| Everett, WA | 10 mi | $1,527 | $-1,010 (-40%) |
| Shoreline, WA | 10.1 mi | $1,576 | $-961 (-38%) |
| Mukilteo, WA | 10.8 mi | $2,370 | $-167 (-7%) |
| Edmonds, WA | 11.8 mi | $2,230 | $-307 (-12%) |
| Redmond, WA | 12.7 mi | $2,098 | $-439 (-17%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Bothell — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bothell?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Bothell, Washington is $2,537 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $2,666.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Bothell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $101,480 ($8,457/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.79/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bothell expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bothell's 1-bedroom median of $2,537 is +82% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bothell rank for 1-bedroom rent in Washington?
Among the 105 cities in Washington with 1-bedroom data, Bothell ranks #100 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Bothell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Kenmore ($2,190), Mill Creek ($1,973), Lake Forest Park ($1,845).