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Shoreline

Pop. 61,431·56th most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Shoreline, WA
Median rent (all units)
$2,042/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$77
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Shoreline · $2,042
More expensive than 61% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
63/100
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Rents are 7% below what Shoreline's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,042/mo
Expected by trend
$2,189/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,572
1 BR
$1,612
2 BR
$1,876
3 BR
$2,470
4 BR+
$2,882
Research median
$1,876/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
$24,504/yr
At $2,042/mo median
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Rents are climbing (4.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Shoreline, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 52.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,431
Median income
$112,751
Median age
42.9
Renters
33.7%
Age distribution
18.8%
19.8%
28.2%
13.5%
19.7%
Under 1818.8%
18–3419.8%
35–5428.2%
55–6413.5%
65+19.7%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
62.8%
14.6%
White62.8%
Black6.6%
Hispanic8.7%
Asian14.6%
Other7.3%
Education (25+)
14.8%
26.7%
52.8%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma14.8%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+52.8%
Housing tenure
66.3%
33.7%
Owner66.3%
Renter33.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Shoreline, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,607 → $2,042
up 27.1%
Income
$95,623 → $112,751
up 17.9%
Population
58,213 → 61,431
up 5.5%
Renter share
32.9% → 33.7%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
51.6% → 52.8%
+1.2 pts
Median age
41.7 → 42.9
+1.2 yrs

Rent in Shoreline, WA has increased 27.1% since 2021, going from about $1,607 per month to roughly $2,042 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in Shoreline, WA now reports about $112,751, up from $95,623 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.2 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 58,213 to 61,431 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.5% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Shoreline, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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By apartment size

Shoreline rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Shoreline, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Shoreline is $2,042/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,572/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,876/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,612/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,470/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($112,751/yr), Shoreline ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Shoreline an affordable city for renters?

Shoreline is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,042/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($112,751/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Shoreline falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Shoreline?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,042/mo in Shoreline. The local median household income is $112,751/yr, meaning the typical Shoreline household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Shoreline?

Rent in Shoreline has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Shoreline neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Shoreline are 98133 ($1,951/mo), 98155 ($2,218/mo), and 98177 ($3,377/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Shoreline is $2,042/mo.

How does Shoreline rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Shoreline is middle-of-the-pack for Washington for rent, ranking #56 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,042/mo.

What percentage of Shoreline residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.7% of Shoreline households are renters, while 66.3% are owner-occupied. Shoreline leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Shoreline rent compare to the national average?

Shoreline's median rent of $2,042/mo is $77 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #56 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,042/mo, rent takes ~22% of Shoreline's median household income ($112,751/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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