Studio Apartment Rent in Edmonds, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Edmonds, Washington as of August 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $2,290 and +69% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Edmonds
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 Edmonds
Compare Edmonds'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 | $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 (this page) | $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 Edmonds.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Edmonds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline, WA | 4.6 mi | $1,537 | $-643 (-29%) |
| Mountlake Terrace, WA | 4.6 mi | $1,624 | $-556 (-26%) |
| Lynnwood, WA | 6.2 mi | $2,070 | $-110 (-5%) |
| Kenmore, WA | 9.3 mi | $2,140 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Mukilteo, WA | 9.3 mi | $2,310 | +$130 (+6%) |
| Mill Creek, WA | 11.2 mi | $1,875 | $-305 (-14%) |
| Bothell, WA | 11.8 mi | $2,473 | +$293 (+13%) |
| Seattle, WA | 13 mi | $1,721 | $-459 (-21%) |
| Kirkland, WA | 13.9 mi | $2,023 | $-157 (-7%) |
| Everett, WA | 14.1 mi | $1,485 | $-695 (-32%) |
| Bainbridge Island, WA | 15.4 mi | $1,990 | $-190 (-9%) |
| Woodinville, WA | 17.1 mi | $2,540 | +$360 (+17%) |
Studio rent in Edmonds — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Edmonds?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Edmonds, Washington is $2,180 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $2,290.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Edmonds?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $87,200 ($7,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Edmonds expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Edmonds's studio median of $2,180 is +69% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Edmonds rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Edmonds ranks #91 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Edmonds?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Shoreline ($1,537), Mountlake Terrace ($1,624), Lynnwood ($2,070).