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Edmonds

Pop. 42,735·34th most expensive in Washington·Edmonds rents are up 7.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,301/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
+$336
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Edmonds · $2,301
More expensive than 73% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
52/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Edmonds's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,301/mo
Expected by trend
$2,323/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,180
1 BR
$2,230
2 BR
$2,600
3 BR
$3,430
4 BR+
$4,000
Research median
$2,600/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,612/yr
At $2,301/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Edmonds, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,735
Median income
$122,449
Median age
46.9
Renters
29.1%
Age distribution
16.2%
18.8%
26.3%
15.1%
23.6%
Under 1816.2%
18–3418.8%
35–5426.3%
55–6415.1%
65+23.6%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
74.2%
White74.2%
Black2.3%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian10%
Other7.4%
Education (25+)
15.6%
28%
54%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma15.6%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+54%
Housing tenure
70.9%
29.1%
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Edmonds, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,670 → $2,301
up 37.8%
Income
$96,775 → $122,449
up 26.5%
Population
42,622 → 42,735
up 0.3%
Renter share
30.3% → 29.1%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
49% → 54%
+5.0 pts
Median age
45.8 → 46.9
+1.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Edmonds, WA has climbed by $631 per month, settling near $2,301 after starting the period at $1,670. Median household income grew from $96,775 to $122,449 between 2021 and 2024, a 26.5% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 49% to 54%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Edmonds, WA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Edmonds rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Edmonds, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Edmonds is $2,301/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,180/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,600/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,230/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,430/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($122,449/yr), Edmonds ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Edmonds an affordable city for renters?

Edmonds is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,301/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($122,449/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Edmonds falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Edmonds?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,301/mo in Edmonds. The local median household income is $122,449/yr, meaning the typical Edmonds household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Edmonds?

Rent in Edmonds has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Edmonds rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Edmonds is one of the pricier cities in Washington for rent, ranking #34 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,301/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Edmonds?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Edmonds ($2,301/mo): Shoreline ($2,042/mo), Mountlake Terrace ($2,078/mo), Lynnwood ($2,191/mo).

What percentage of Edmonds residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.1% of Edmonds households are renters, while 70.9% are owner-occupied. Edmonds leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Edmonds rent compare to the national average?

Edmonds's median rent of $2,301/mo is $336 (17%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #34 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,301/mo, rent takes ~23% of Edmonds's median household income ($122,449/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Edmonds 23%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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