Studio Apartment Rent in Bothell, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bothell, Washington as of August 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $2,666 and +92% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bothell
Compare Bothell'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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bothell.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bothell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore, WA | 4.2 mi | $2,140 | $-333 (-13%) |
| Mill Creek, WA | 4.5 mi | $1,875 | $-598 (-24%) |
| Woodinville, WA | 5.6 mi | $2,540 | +$67 (+3%) |
| Lynnwood, WA | 6.7 mi | $2,070 | $-403 (-16%) |
| Kirkland, WA | 6.9 mi | $2,023 | $-450 (-18%) |
| Mountlake Terrace, WA | 7.2 mi | $1,624 | $-849 (-34%) |
| Everett, WA | 10 mi | $1,485 | $-988 (-40%) |
| Shoreline, WA | 10.1 mi | $1,537 | $-936 (-38%) |
| Mukilteo, WA | 10.8 mi | $2,310 | $-163 (-7%) |
| Edmonds, WA | 11.8 mi | $2,180 | $-293 (-12%) |
| Redmond, WA | 12.7 mi | $2,051 | $-422 (-17%) |
| Bellevue, WA | 13.8 mi | $2,184 | $-289 (-12%) |
Studio rent in Bothell — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bothell?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bothell, Washington is $2,473 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $2,666.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bothell?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $98,920 ($8,243/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.56/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bothell expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bothell's studio median of $2,473 is +92% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bothell rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Bothell ranks #98 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bothell?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Kenmore ($2,140), Mill Creek ($1,875), Lynnwood ($2,070).