Rent rising fastest in Washington
Cities in Washington with the largest year-over-year rent increases. Cities with 15,000+ residents. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Port Angeles ranks first, with +12.3% over the past year.
- Across all 68 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,075/mo.
- Port Orchard moved from #56 to #8 compared with a year ago.
Data as of September 2026. Change in Zillow's rent index over the past 12 months. Rank a year ago uses the change over the 12 months before that. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordableMost expensiveRent fallingRent risingBest rent/incomeMost rent-burdenedRecord-high rentSeasonal swingsRent vs. income
68 cities
| Rank | City | 1-yr change | Median rent | 5-yr change | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Port AngelesWA | +12.3% | $1,988/mo | -- | -- |
| 02 | CentraliaWA | +7.1% | $1,433/mo | -- | ↑3 from #5 |
| 03 | CovingtonWA | +6.6% | $2,491/mo | +30.4% | ↑18 from #21 |
| 04 | Mercer IslandWA | +6.0% | $2,796/mo | +25.2% | ↑39 from #43 |
| 05 | Des MoinesWA | +5.6% | $2,055/mo | +29.6% | ↑33 from #38 |
| 06 | Bonney LakeWA | +5.2% | $2,627/mo | +23.9% | ↑33 from #39 |
| 07 | MonroeWA | +5.1% | $2,382/mo | -- | ↓6 from #1 |
| 08 | Port OrchardWA | +5.0% | $2,006/mo | +20.6% | ↑48 from #56 |
| 09 | Bainbridge IslandWA | +5.0% | $2,989/mo | +26.5% | ↓7 from #2 |
| 10 | Bryn Mawr-SkywayWA | +4.9% | $2,068/mo | -- | -- |
| 11 | SeatacWA | +4.8% | $1,947/mo | +37.2% | ↑43 from #54 |
| 12 | EdmondsWA | +4.7% | $2,278/mo | +25.6% | ↑15 from #27 |
| 13 | University PlaceWA | +4.6% | $1,916/mo | +24.5% | ↑17 from #30 |
| 14 | SpokaneWA | +4.6% | $1,483/mo | +14.6% | ↑20 from #34 |
| 15 | RedmondWA | +4.5% | $2,577/mo | +17.6% | ↑47 from #62 |
| 16 | AberdeenWA | +4.5% | $1,370/mo | -- | ↓7 from #9 |
| 17 | Oak HarborWA | +4.5% | $1,967/mo | +30.7% | ↓7 from #10 |
| 18 | Mount VernonWA | +4.4% | $2,402/mo | -- | ↑15 from #33 |
| 19 | KirklandWA | +3.9% | $2,619/mo | +20.8% | ↑33 from #52 |
| 20 | SilverdaleWA | +3.9% | $2,093/mo | +5.9% | ↓17 from #3 |
| 21 | AuburnWA | +3.8% | $2,032/mo | +23.2% | ↑7 from #28 |
| 22 | EllensburgWA | +3.7% | $1,487/mo | -- | ↑7 from #29 |
| 23 | SpanawayWA | +3.7% | $2,733/mo | +21.3% | ↓1 from #22 |
| 24 | Walla WallaWA | +3.7% | $1,556/mo | -- | ↑40 from #64 |
| 25 | SammamishWA | +3.6% | $3,350/mo | +24.1% | ↑33 from #58 |
| 26 | RentonWA | +3.5% | $2,252/mo | +17.5% | ↑37 from #63 |
| 27 | BurienWA | +3.4% | $1,748/mo | +22.6% | ↑17 from #44 |
| 28 | MukilteoWA | +3.3% | $2,355/mo | +27.7% | ↑12 from #40 |
| 29 | Federal WayWA | +3.3% | $1,944/mo | +14.5% | ↑36 from #65 |
| 30 | FerndaleWA | +3.3% | $2,110/mo | -- | ↑25 from #55 |
| 31 | TumwaterWA | +3.2% | $2,051/mo | +18.8% | ↑11 from #42 |
| 32 | OlympiaWA | +2.9% | $1,969/mo | +20.5% | ↓14 from #18 |
| 33 | BellinghamWA | +2.8% | $1,908/mo | +24.0% | ↓2 from #31 |
| 34 | BremertonWA | +2.7% | $1,879/mo | +16.9% | ↑3 from #37 |
| 35 | MarysvilleWA | +2.6% | $2,499/mo | +20.8% | ↓12 from #23 |
| 36 | LongviewWA | +2.5% | $1,297/mo | -- | ↓29 from #7 |
| 37 | Battle GroundWA | +2.4% | $2,163/mo | -- | ↓17 from #20 |
| 38 | EverettWA | +2.4% | $1,919/mo | +18.3% | ↑22 from #60 |
| 39 | IssaquahWA | +2.3% | $2,929/mo | +18.2% | ↑20 from #59 |
| 40 | LynnwoodWA | +2.3% | $2,122/mo | +19.5% | ↑21 from #61 |
| 41 | Spokane ValleyWA | +2.3% | $1,525/mo | +5.8% | ↓16 from #25 |
| 42 | BothellWA | +2.3% | $2,523/mo | +18.2% | ↑4 from #46 |
| 43 | TacomaWA | +2.3% | $1,773/mo | +15.7% | ↓26 from #17 |
| 44 | GrahamWA | +2.1% | $2,523/mo | -- | -- |
| 45 | KennewickWA | +2.1% | $1,654/mo | +25.5% | ↓32 from #13 |
| 46 | LyndenWA | +1.9% | $1,971/mo | -- | ↓14 from #32 |
| 47 | YakimaWA | +1.8% | $1,330/mo | -- | ↓31 from #16 |
| 48 | Maple ValleyWA | +1.8% | $2,985/mo | +19.1% | ↑1 from #49 |
| 49 | ShorelineWA | +1.8% | $1,971/mo | +18.9% | ↓13 from #36 |
| 50 | KenmoreWA | +1.8% | $2,623/mo | +22.2% | ↑3 from #53 |