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Everett

Pop. 111,845·70th most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Everett, WA
Median rent (all units)
$1,946/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$19
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Everett · $1,946
More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
68/100
Good value
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Rents are 9% below what Everett's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,946/mo
Expected by trend
$2,135/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,533
2 BR
$1,787
3 BR
$2,361
4 BR+
$2,749
Research median
$1,787/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
$23,352/yr
At $1,946/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Everett, WA is roughly split between renters and owners, 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
111,845
Median income
$83,512
Median age
37.2
Renters
51%
Age distribution
19.8%
26.9%
26.3%
12.4%
14.6%
Under 1819.8%
18–3426.9%
35–5426.3%
55–6412.4%
65+14.6%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
59.9%
18.1%
White59.9%
Black6.1%
Hispanic18.1%
Asian10.1%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
27.3%
33.7%
28.8%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma27.3%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+28.8%
Housing tenure
49%
51%
Owner49%
Renter51%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Everett, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,516 → $1,946
up 28.4%
Income
$71,357 → $83,512
up 17.0%
Population
110,438 → 111,845
up 1.3%
Renter share
51.7% → 51%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
26.1% → 28.8%
+2.7 pts
Median age
36.3 → 37.2
+0.9 yrs

Rent in Everett, WA has increased 28.4% since 2021, going from about $1,516 per month to roughly $1,946 today. Median household income grew from $71,357 to $83,512 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.0% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 110,438 to 111,845 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.1% to 28.8%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Everett, 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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Everett rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Everett, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Everett is $1,946/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,490/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,787/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,533/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,361/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($83,512/yr), Everett ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Everett an affordable city for renters?

Everett is considered affordable for renters. At $1,946/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($83,512/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Everett falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Everett?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,946/mo in Everett. The local median household income is $83,512/yr, meaning the typical Everett household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Everett?

Rent in Everett has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Everett neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Everett are 98204 ($1,862/mo), 98208 ($1,980/mo), and 98201 ($1,996/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Everett is $1,946/mo.

How does Everett rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Everett is middle-of-the-pack for Washington for rent, ranking #70 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,946/mo.

What percentage of Everett residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51% of Everett households are renters, while 49% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Everett has a strong rental market.

How does Everett rent compare to the national average?

Everett's median rent of $1,946/mo is $19 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #70 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,946/mo, rent takes ~28% of Everett's median household income ($83,512/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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