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

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Snoqualmie, WA is $3,173. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Snoqualmie cheaper than other Washington cities?

Snoqualmie is one of the pricier cities in Washington, ranking #3 out of 110 cities tracked at $3,173/mo.

When was Snoqualmie rent data last updated?

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

City Report · WA

Snoqualmie

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Pop. 13,798·3rd most expensive in Washington·Snoqualmie rents are up 30.5% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$3,173/mo

Year-over-Year

+30.5%

Month-over-Month

+11.7%

vs US Median

+$1,208

Rising (Monthly)

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Snoqualmie · $3,173

More expensive than 93% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

29/100

Overpriced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 11% above what Snoqualmie's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$3,173/mo

Expected by trend

$2,865/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$3,060

1 BR

$3,130

2 BR

$3,650

3 BR

$4,810

4 BR+

$5,610

Research median

$3,650/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

$38,076/yr

At $3,173/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 30.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+30.5% YoY, +11.7% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Snoqualmie, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

13,798

Median income

$214,107

Median age

38.9

Renters

14.9%

Age distribution

33%

42.8%

Under 1833%

18–349.1%

35–5442.8%

55–648.9%

65+6.3%

Gender

51.2%

48.8%

Male51.2%

Female48.8%

Race & ethnicity

77%

14%

White77%

Black0.6%

Hispanic2.7%

Asian14%

Other5.7%

Education (25+)

20.1%

71%

No HS diploma1.1%

HS diploma7.9%

Some college20.1%

Bachelor's+71%

Housing tenure

85.1%

14.9%

Owner85.1%

Renter14.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Snoqualmie, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,127 → $3,173

up 49.2%

Income

$171,241 → $214,107

up 25.0%

Population

13,718 → 13,798

up 0.6%

Renter share

14% → 14.9%

+0.9 pts

Bachelor's+

66.2% → 71%

+4.8 pts

Median age

37.1 → 38.9

+1.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Snoqualmie, WA has increased by $1,046 per month, settling near $3,173 after starting the period at $2,127. Median household income grew from $171,241 to $214,107 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.0% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 24.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 66.2% to 71%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Snoqualmie, 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 Snoqualmie on your salary?

At $3,173/mo, how Snoqualmie rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $105,818/yr · Rent = 36% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $75,130/yr · Rent = 50.7% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $86,542/yr · Rent = 44% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $154,683/yr · Rent = 24.6% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $197,646/yr · Rent = 19.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $70,347/yr · Rent = 54.1% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $63,515/yr · Rent = 59.9% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $78,288/yr · Rent = 48.6% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Snoqualmie rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Snoqualmie, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Snoqualmie is $3,173/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $3,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,650/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $3,130/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,810/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($214,107/yr), Snoqualmie ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 30.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Snoqualmie an affordable city for renters?

Snoqualmie is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,173/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($214,107/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Snoqualmie falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Snoqualmie?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $127,000/year (~$61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,173/mo in Snoqualmie. The local median household income is $214,107/yr, meaning the typical Snoqualmie household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Snoqualmie?

Rent in Snoqualmie has increased 30.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Snoqualmie rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Snoqualmie is one of the pricier cities in Washington for rent, ranking #3 out of 110 tracked cities at $3,173/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Snoqualmie?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Snoqualmie ($3,173/mo): Monroe ($2,377/mo), Issaquah ($2,996/mo), Maple Valley ($3,047/mo).

What percentage of Snoqualmie residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.9% of Snoqualmie households are renters, while 85.1% are owner-occupied. Snoqualmie leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Snoqualmie rent compare to the national average?

Snoqualmie's median rent of $3,173/mo is $1,208 (61%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #3 out of 110 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

18%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,173/mo, rent takes ~18% of Snoqualmie's median household income ($214,107/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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