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

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Snohomish, WA is $2,778. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Snohomish cheaper than other Washington cities?

Snohomish is one of the pricier cities in Washington, ranking #13 out of 110 cities tracked at $2,778/mo.

When was Snohomish rent data last updated?

Snohomish rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Snohomish, WA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Snohomish, WA at $2,390 per month, which is 14% below the $2,778 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Snohomish

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Pop. 10,239·13th most expensive in Washington·Snohomish rents are up 6.0% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,778/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.0%

Month-over-Month

-2.1%

vs US Median

+$816

Falling (Monthly)

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Snohomish · $2,778

More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

54/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% below what Snohomish's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,778/mo

Expected by trend

$2,837/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,990

1 BR

$2,050

2 BR

$2,390

3 BR

$3,160

4 BR+

$3,680

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,390/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,778 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$33,336/yr

At $2,778/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Snohomish, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

10,239

Median income

$87,250

Median age

42.5

Renters

44.6%

Age distribution

18.4%

21.5%

27%

13%

20.1%

Under 1818.4%

18–3421.5%

35–5427%

55–6413%

65+20.1%

Gender

47.8%

52.2%

Male47.8%

Female52.2%

Race & ethnicity

84.6%

White84.6%

Black0.9%

Hispanic8.9%

Asian3.1%

Other2.5%

Education (25+)

18.9%

38.6%

34.4%

No HS diploma8.1%

HS diploma18.9%

Some college38.6%

Bachelor's+34.4%

Housing tenure

55.4%

44.6%

Owner55.4%

Renter44.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Snohomish, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,223 → $2,778

up 25.0%

Income

$77,308 → $87,250

up 12.9%

Population

10,091 → 10,239

up 1.5%

Renter share

45.4% → 44.6%

-0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

28.1% → 34.4%

+6.3 pts

Median age

39.8 → 42.5

+2.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Snohomish, WA paid around $2,223 a month. That figure now sits near $2,778, up 25.0% from the 2022 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in Snohomish, WA now reports about $87,250, up from $77,308 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Snohomish, WA adding about 148 residents over the five-year window, up 1.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.1% to 34.4% across the same window. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Snohomish, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Snohomish on your salary?

At $2,778/mo, how Snohomish rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $105,818/yr · Rent = 31.5% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $75,130/yr · Rent = 44.4% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $86,542/yr · Rent = 38.5% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $154,683/yr · Rent = 21.6% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $197,646/yr · Rent = 16.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $70,347/yr · Rent = 47.4% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $63,515/yr · Rent = 52.5% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $78,288/yr · Rent = 42.6% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Snohomish rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Snohomish, WA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Snohomish is $2,778/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,990/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,390/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,050/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,160/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($87,250/yr), Snohomish ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Snohomish an affordable city for renters?

Snohomish is considered moderate for renters. At $2,778/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($87,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Snohomish slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Snohomish?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,778/mo in Snohomish. The local median household income is $87,250/yr, meaning the typical Snohomish household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Snohomish?

Rent in Snohomish has increased 6.0% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Snohomish rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Snohomish is one of the pricier cities in Washington for rent, ranking #13 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,778/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Snohomish?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Snohomish ($2,778/mo): Everett ($1,939/mo), Monroe ($2,430/mo), Woodinville ($2,557/mo).

What percentage of Snohomish residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.6% of Snohomish households are renters, while 55.4% are owner-occupied. Snohomish leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Snohomish rent compare to the national average?

Snohomish's median rent of $2,778/mo is $816 (42%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #13 out of 110 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

38%

MODERATE

At $2,778/mo, rent takes ~38% of Snohomish's median household income ($87,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Snohomish 38%Benchmark 30%

State income taxNone

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