How much does it cost to rent in Sammamish, WA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Sammamish, WA is $3,738. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Sammamish cheaper than other Washington cities?

Sammamish is one of the pricier cities in Washington, ranking #1 out of 110 cities tracked at $3,738/mo.

When was Sammamish rent data last updated?

Sammamish rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Sammamish

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Pop. 66,463·1st most expensive in Washington·Sammamish rents are up 18.4% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$3,738/mo

Year-over-Year

+18.4%

Month-over-Month

+4.7%

vs US Median

+$1,773

Rising (Monthly)

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Sammamish · $3,738

More expensive than 97% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

32/100

Overpriced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 9% above what Sammamish's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$3,738/mo

Expected by trend

$3,435/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Sammamish's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$3,255

1 BR

$3,335

2 BR

$3,885

3 BR

$5,125

4 BR+

$5,970

Research median

$3,885/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

$44,856/yr

At $3,738/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 18.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+18.4% YoY, +4.7% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Sammamish, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 77.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

66,463

Median income

$239,690

Median age

39.9

Renters

17.4%

Age distribution

28.6%

13.6%

36.7%

Under 1828.6%

18–3413.6%

35–5436.7%

55–6411.9%

65+9.1%

Gender

49%

51%

Male49%

Female51%

Race & ethnicity

50.9%

37.2%

White50.9%

Black1.3%

Hispanic5.6%

Asian37.2%

Other4.9%

Education (25+)

15.1%

77.1%

No HS diploma2.5%

HS diploma5.3%

Some college15.1%

Bachelor's+77.1%

Housing tenure

82.6%

17.4%

Owner82.6%

Renter17.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sammamish, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,435 → $3,738

up 53.5%

Income

$195,648 → $239,690

up 22.5%

Population

66,532 → 66,463

down 0.1%

Renter share

15.4% → 17.4%

+2.0 pts

Bachelor's+

76% → 77.1%

+1.1 pts

Median age

39.2 → 39.9

+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Sammamish, WA has climbed by $1,303 per month, settling near $3,738 after starting the period at $2,435. Median household income grew from $195,648 to $239,690 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.5% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 31.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 17.4% of households rent today, against 15.4% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Sammamish, 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Sammamish on your salary?

At $3,738/mo, how Sammamish rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $105,818/yr · Rent = 42.4% income

rent-burdened

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $75,130/yr · Rent = 59.7% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $86,542/yr · Rent = 51.8% income

severely rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $154,683/yr · Rent = 29% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $197,646/yr · Rent = 22.7% income

affordable

Firefighter

Avg $70,347/yr · Rent = 63.8% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $63,515/yr · Rent = 70.6% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $78,288/yr · Rent = 57.3% income

severely rent-burdened

By apartment size

Sammamish rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Sammamish. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Sammamish, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Sammamish is $3,738/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $3,255/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,885/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $3,335/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $5,125/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($239,690/yr), Sammamish ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sammamish an affordable city for renters?

Sammamish is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,738/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($239,690/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sammamish falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sammamish?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $150,000/year (~$72/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,738/mo in Sammamish. The local median household income is $239,690/yr, meaning the typical Sammamish household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sammamish?

Rent in Sammamish has increased 18.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Sammamish neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Sammamish are 98074 ($3,886/mo), and 98075 ($3,937/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Sammamish is $3,738/mo.

How does Sammamish rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Sammamish is one of the pricier cities in Washington for rent, ranking #1 out of 110 tracked cities at $3,738/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sammamish?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Sammamish ($3,738/mo): Newcastle ($2,320/mo), Woodinville ($2,493/mo), Redmond ($2,640/mo).

What percentage of Sammamish residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.4% of Sammamish households are renters, while 82.6% are owner-occupied. Sammamish leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sammamish rent compare to the national average?

Sammamish's median rent of $3,738/mo is $1,773 (90%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #1 out of 110 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

19%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,738/mo, rent takes ~19% of Sammamish's median household income ($239,690/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sammamish 19%Benchmark 30%

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