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Stanwood

Pop. 8,373·26th most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Stanwood, WA
Median rent (all units)
$2,388/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+19.5%
vs US Median
+$423
Rising (Monthly)
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Stanwood · $2,388
More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,388/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$96,000/yr
Local median income
$90,242/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Stanwood's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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
Research median
$2,390/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: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$28,656/yr
At $2,388/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +19.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Stanwood, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,373
Median income
$90,242
Median age
36.3
Renters
38.3%
Age distribution
27.5%
20.9%
22.4%
13%
16.2%
Under 1827.5%
18–3420.9%
35–5422.4%
55–6413%
65+16.2%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
81.8%
White81.8%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian1%
Other9.2%
Education (25+)
37.6%
33.4%
24.3%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma37.6%
Some college33.4%
Bachelor's+24.3%
Housing tenure
61.7%
38.3%
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Stanwood, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,231 → $90,242
up 1.1%
Population
7,776 → 8,373
up 7.7%
Renter share
29.9% → 38.3%
+8.4 pts
Bachelor's+
24.2% → 24.3%
+0.1 pts
Median age
31.5 → 36.3
+4.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Stanwood, WA now reports about $90,242, up from $89,231 in 2021. The population has grown by 7.7% since 2021, moving from about 7,776 residents to roughly 8,373. Renters now make up 38.3% of households, compared with 29.9% five years ago.

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By apartment size

Stanwood rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Stanwood, WA

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Stanwood is $2,388/mo as of June 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 32% of local median household income ($90,242/yr), Stanwood ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanwood an affordable city for renters?

Stanwood is considered moderate for renters. At $2,388/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($90,242/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Stanwood slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Stanwood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,388/mo in Stanwood. The local median household income is $90,242/yr, meaning the typical Stanwood household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Stanwood?

Rent in Stanwood has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Stanwood rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Stanwood is one of the pricier cities in Washington for rent, ranking #26 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,388/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Stanwood?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Stanwood ($2,388/mo): Everett ($1,946/mo), Mount Vernon ($2,084/mo), Burlington ($2,110/mo).

What percentage of Stanwood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.3% of Stanwood households are renters, while 61.7% are owner-occupied. Stanwood leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Stanwood rent compare to the national average?

Stanwood's median rent of $2,388/mo is $423 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #26 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,388/mo, rent takes ~32% of Stanwood's median household income ($90,242/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Stanwood 32%Benchmark 30%
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