Studio Apartment Rent in Mukilteo, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mukilteo, Washington as of October 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $2,355 and +79% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Mukilteo
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 Mukilteo
Compare Mukilteo'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 | Mercer Island | $2,770 |
| 5 | Maple Valley | $2,610 |
| 6 | Woodinville | $2,540 |
| 7 | Bothell | $2,473 |
| 8 | North Bend | $2,310 |
| 9 | Mukilteo (this page) | $2,310 |
| 10 | Covington | $2,310 |
| 11 | Lake Stevens | $2,280 |
| 12 | Newcastle | $2,260 |
| 13 | Renton | $2,238 |
| 14 | Edmonds | $2,180 |
| 15 | Kenmore | $2,140 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Mukilteo.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mukilteo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnwood, WA | 5.5 mi | $2,070 | $-240 (-10%) |
| Everett, WA | 5.7 mi | $1,470 | $-840 (-36%) |
| Mill Creek, WA | 6.9 mi | $1,875 | $-435 (-19%) |
| Mountlake Terrace, WA | 8.7 mi | $1,627 | $-683 (-30%) |
| Edmonds, WA | 9.3 mi | $2,180 | $-130 (-6%) |
| Bothell, WA | 10.8 mi | $2,473 | +$163 (+7%) |
| Kenmore, WA | 11.7 mi | $2,140 | $-170 (-7%) |
| Shoreline, WA | 12.1 mi | $1,517 | $-793 (-34%) |
| Marysville, WA | 13.2 mi | $2,020 | $-290 (-13%) |
| Woodinville, WA | 16 mi | $2,540 | +$230 (+10%) |
| Kirkland, WA | 16.7 mi | $2,015 | $-295 (-13%) |
| Lake Stevens, WA | 17.9 mi | $2,280 | $-30 (-1%) |
Studio rent in Mukilteo — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mukilteo?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mukilteo, Washington is $2,310 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $2,355.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mukilteo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $92,400 ($7,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mukilteo expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mukilteo's studio median of $2,310 is +79% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 94th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mukilteo rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Mukilteo ranks #95 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mukilteo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lynnwood ($2,070), Everett ($1,470), Mill Creek ($1,875).