City Report · WA

Bryn Mawr Skyway

Pop. 17,638·52nd most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA

Median rent (all units)

$2,068/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.9%

Month-over-Month

+2.0%

vs US Median

+$136

Reported rents

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Bryn Mawr Skyway · $2,068

More expensive than 64% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

27% of income

AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,068/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$83,000/yr

Local median income

$90,969/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bryn Mawr Skyway's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,588

1 BR

$1,634

2 BR

$1,899

3 BR

$2,504

4 BR+

$2,920

Research median

$1,899/mo

Bedroom figures are derived from HUD Fair Market Rents and scaled to match Bryn Mawr Skyway's market median, because the published HUD values all ran above it. They are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Washington

Rent in Bryn Mawr Skyway changed +4.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 97 Washington cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($90,969) is $2,274 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,160); a 2-bedroom is $2,510.

Cheaper nearby

Burien, 5 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,748/mo), about $3,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Bryn Mawr Skyway. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$24,816/yr

At $2,068/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Bryn Mawr Skyway, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

17,638

Median income

$90,969

Median age

Renters

40.6%

Age distribution

22.3%

19.1%

29.1%

18.1%

Under 1822.3%

18–3419.1%

35–5429.1%

55–6411.4%

65+18.1%

Gender

49.9%

50.1%

Male49.9%

Female50.1%

Race & ethnicity

30.8%

23.1%

28.5%

White30.8%

Black23.1%

Hispanic9.5%

Asian28.5%

Other8%

Education (25+)

12.1%

21.3%

29.1%

37.6%

No HS diploma12.1%

HS diploma21.3%

Some college29.1%

Bachelor's+37.6%

Housing tenure

59.4%

40.6%

Owner59.4%

Renter40.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bryn Mawr Skyway, WA has changed in 5 years

Income

$77,188 → $90,969

up 17.9%

Population

17,620 → 17,638

up 0.1%

Renter share

41.2% → 40.6%

-0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

35% → 37.6%

+2.6 pts

Median age

39.5 → 39

-0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $77,188 to $90,969 across the same window, up 17.9% versus 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35% to 37.6%.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Bryn Mawr Skyway on your salary?

At $2,068/mo, how Bryn Mawr Skyway rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $105,818/yr · Rent = 23.5% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $75,130/yr · Rent = 33% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $86,542/yr · Rent = 28.7% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $154,683/yr · Rent = 16% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $197,646/yr · Rent = 12.6% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $70,347/yr · Rent = 35.3% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $63,515/yr · Rent = 39.1% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $78,288/yr · Rent = 31.7% income

stretched

By apartment size

Bryn Mawr Skyway rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Bryn Mawr Skyway. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Bryn Mawr Skyway, WA

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Bryn Mawr Skyway is $2,068/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,588/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,899/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,634/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,504/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($90,969/yr), Bryn Mawr Skyway ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Bryn Mawr Skyway?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (about $40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,068/mo in Bryn Mawr Skyway. The local median household income is $90,969/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Bryn Mawr Skyway?

Rent in Bryn Mawr Skyway has risen 4.9% over the past year.

How does Bryn Mawr Skyway rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Bryn Mawr Skyway is in the middle among Washington cities for rent, ranking #52 of 109 tracked cities at $2,068/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Bryn Mawr Skyway changed +4.9%, against a typical +2.6% across the 97 Washington cities Zillow tracks.