Studio Rent · July 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Newcastle, WA

$2,260/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Newcastle, Washington as of July 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $2,320 and +75% above the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$2,260
July 2026
vs city overall
-3%
$2,320 city median
vs national
+75%
$1,290 US median
Washington rank
#94
of 103 cities

Income needed for a studio in Newcastle

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.

Annual income
$90,400
Monthly gross
$7,533
Hourly (full-time)
$43.46

Rent by apartment size in Newcastle

Compare Newcastle's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$2,260
1-Bedroom
$2,226
2-Bedroom
$2,590
3-Bedroom
$3,250
4+ Bedroom
$3,327

Cheapest cities for a studio in Washington

#CityStudio rent
1Aberdeen$790
2Port Angeles$800
3Pullman$800
4Chehalis$870
5Sedro-Woolley$893
6Ellensburg$910
7Longview$930
8Moses Lake$940
9Cheney$950
10Kelso$950
11Clarkston$970
12Shelton$970
13Spokane$974
14Wenatchee$990
15Yakima$1,027

Most expensive cities for a studio in Washington

#CityStudio rent
1Sammamish$3,255
2Snoqualmie$3,060
3Issaquah$2,815
4Maple Valley$2,610
5Bothell$2,473
6North Bend$2,310
7Mukilteo$2,310
8Covington$2,310
9Lake Stevens$2,280
10Newcastle (this page)$2,260
11Edmonds$2,180
12Bellevue$2,152
13Kenmore$2,140
14Monroe$2,130
15Lynnwood$2,070

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Newcastle.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Newcastle
Bellevue, WA4.3 mi$2,152$-108 (-5%)
Renton, WA4.6 mi$1,684$-576 (-25%)
Mercer Island, WA5.6 mi$2,046$-214 (-9%)
Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA6.6 mi$1,536$-724 (-32%)
Tukwila, WA8.7 mi$1,761$-499 (-22%)
Sammamish, WA9.1 mi$3,255+$995 (+44%)
Seatac, WA10.2 mi$1,504$-756 (-33%)
Issaquah, WA10.6 mi$2,815+$555 (+25%)
Redmond, WA11.3 mi$2,033$-227 (-10%)
Kirkland, WA11.3 mi$2,020$-240 (-11%)
Kent, WA11.3 mi$1,523$-737 (-33%)
Covington, WA12.2 mi$2,310+$50 (+2%)

Studio rent in Newcastle — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Newcastle?

As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Newcastle, Washington is $2,260 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $2,320.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Newcastle?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $90,400 ($7,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.46/hour at a full-time job.

Is Newcastle expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Newcastle's studio median of $2,260 is +75% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 94th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Newcastle rank for studio rent in Washington?

Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Newcastle ranks #94 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Newcastle?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bellevue ($2,152), Renton ($1,684), Mercer Island ($2,046).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Newcastle, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.