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Biggest seasonal rent swings in Washington

How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in Washington cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.

Key findings

Redmond ranks first, with a swing of 5.3% between December and July.
Across all 53 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,075/mo.

Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordable Most expensive Rent falling Rent rising Best rent/income Most rent-burdened Record-high rent Seasonal swings Rent vs. income

53 cities

Rank	City	Yearly swing	Cheapest month	Priciest month	Median rent
01	RedmondWA Pop. 77KCompare →	5.3%	December	July	$2,577/mo
02	Mercer IslandWA Pop. 25KCompare →	5.0%	December	July	$2,796/mo
03	IssaquahWA Pop. 40KCompare →	4.7%	December	July	$2,929/mo
04	KirklandWA Pop. 93KCompare →	4.5%	January	July	$2,619/mo
05	SilverdaleWA Pop. 21KCompare →	4.4%	January	July	$2,093/mo
06	Spokane ValleyWA Pop. 106KCompare →	4.4%	January	July	$1,525/mo
07	BellevueWA Pop. 152KCompare →	4.3%	December	July	$2,759/mo
08	SammamishWA Pop. 66KCompare →	4.1%	December	July	$3,350/mo
09	BothellWA Pop. 50KCompare →	3.8%	January	July	$2,523/mo
10	Mill CreekWA Pop. 21KCompare →	3.8%	December	July	$2,391/mo
11	Lake StevensWA Pop. 40KCompare →	3.6%	February	June	$2,982/mo
12	MarysvilleWA Pop. 73KCompare →	3.4%	January	July	$2,499/mo
13	SeattleWA Pop. 754KCompare →	3.4%	January	August	$2,227/mo
14	LynnwoodWA Pop. 40KCompare →	3.2%	January	July	$2,122/mo
15	TumwaterWA Pop. 27KCompare →	3.2%	January	July	$2,051/mo
16	KenmoreWA Pop. 24KCompare →	3.1%	December	July	$2,623/mo
17	ShorelineWA Pop. 61KCompare →	3.0%	December	August	$1,971/mo
18	Bainbridge IslandWA Pop. 25KCompare →	2.9%	March	June	$2,989/mo
19	CamasWA Pop. 27KCompare →	2.8%	January	July	$2,221/mo
20	EverettWA Pop. 112KCompare →	2.8%	January	August	$1,919/mo
21	BurienWA Pop. 52KCompare →	2.8%	January	September	$1,748/mo
22	MukilteoWA Pop. 21KCompare →	2.7%	January	August	$2,355/mo
23	RentonWA Pop. 105KCompare →	2.7%	January	July	$2,252/mo
24	SpokaneWA Pop. 230KCompare →	2.6%	January	July	$1,483/mo
25	Des MoinesWA Pop. 33KCompare →	2.5%	November	July	$2,055/mo
26	SeatacWA Pop. 32KCompare →	2.5%	November	August	$1,947/mo
27	BremertonWA Pop. 45KCompare →	2.5%	December	July	$1,879/mo
28	VancouverWA Pop. 195KCompare →	2.5%	January	August	$1,803/mo
29	RichlandWA Pop. 63KCompare →	2.5%	January	July	$1,697/mo
30	KentWA Pop. 136KCompare →	2.4%	December	July	$1,958/mo
31	Federal WayWA Pop. 99KCompare →	2.4%	January	August	$1,944/mo
32	BellinghamWA Pop. 93KCompare →	2.4%	December	May	$1,908/mo
33	University PlaceWA Pop. 35KCompare →	2.3%	December	April	$1,916/mo
34	Bonney LakeWA Pop. 22KCompare →	2.2%	February	August	$2,627/mo
35	EdmondsWA Pop. 43KCompare →	2.2%	January	July	$2,278/mo
36	KennewickWA Pop. 85KCompare →	2.2%	December	July	$1,654/mo
37	PuyallupWA Pop. 43KCompare →	2.1%	January	July	$2,199/mo
38	Port OrchardWA Pop. 17KCompare →	2.0%	January	July	$2,006/mo
39	OlympiaWA Pop. 56KCompare →	2.0%	January	August	$1,969/mo
40	Maple ValleyWA Pop. 28KCompare →	1.9%	February	September	$2,985/mo
41	SpanawayWA Pop. 34KCompare →	1.9%	December	July	$2,733/mo
42	LaceyWA Pop. 58KCompare →	1.9%	February	August	$2,075/mo
43	WenatcheeWA Pop. 35KCompare →	1.9%	January	July	$1,679/mo
44	Mountlake TerraceWA Pop. 23KCompare →	1.7%	December	August	$2,112/mo
45	AuburnWA Pop. 86KCompare →	1.7%	December	July	$2,032/mo
46	LakewoodWA Pop. 63KCompare →	1.6%	February	June	$1,734/mo
47	TacomaWA Pop. 223KCompare →	1.5%	December	August	$1,773/mo
48	Moses LakeWA Pop. 26KCompare →	1.5%	January	June	$1,451/mo
49	CovingtonWA Pop. 21KCompare →	1.4%	October	July	$2,491/mo
50	ArlingtonWA Pop. 21KCompare →	1.4%	February	June	$2,123/mo