Average Rent in Shoreline, WA
16 apartment buildings, 135 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Shoreline, WACheapest
$1,280/mo
Paceline Apartments
Properties
16
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Units
135
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 16 properties in Shoreline, WA.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Shoreline, WA Rent Prices
All 16 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Paceline Apartments
17202 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, USA
Canopy Apartments
18815 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, USA
Malmo Apartments
1210 N 152nd St, Shoreline, WA 98133, USA
Green Leaf Shoreline
17567 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155, USA
The Postmark
17233 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155, USA
ION Town Center
18004 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, USA
Two 10
18110 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paceline Apartments 17202 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, USA | $1,280 | $1,818 | $2.53/ft² | 3.3 (99) | 18 |
| 2 | Canopy Apartments 18815 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, USA | $1,450 | $2,281 | $3.21/ft² | 4.8 (313) | 59 |
| 3 | Malmo Apartments 1210 N 152nd St, Shoreline, WA 98133, USA | $1,495 | $1,895 | $2.64/ft² | 4.3 (61) | 3 |
| 4 | Green Leaf Shoreline 17567 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155, USA | $1,513 as of Oct 2 | $1,672 | $2.72/ft² | 4.8 (90) | 7 |
| 5 | The Postmark 17233 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155, USA | $1,515 | $2,202 | $2.72/ft² | 3.8 (139) | 6 |
| 6 | ION Town Center 18004 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, USA | $1,525 | $2,090 | $2.82/ft² | 2.9 (61) | 7 |
| 7 | Two 10 18110 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, USA | $1,525 | $1,583 | $2.83/ft² | 3.9 (67) | 4 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Paceline Apartments
3.3 (99)17202 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, USA
Canopy Apartments
4.8 (313)18815 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, USA
Malmo Apartments
4.3 (61)1210 N 152nd St, Shoreline, WA 98133, USA
Green Leaf Shoreline
4.8 (90)17567 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155, USA
The Postmark
3.8 (139)17233 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155, USA
ION Town Center
2.9 (61)18004 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, USA
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Shoreline, WA neighborhoods
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Shoreline, WA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Shoreline, WA is $2,132 per month, based on 135 units across 16 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,280 at Paceline Apartments to $4,236 at Geo.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,644/mo | $1,280/mo | 27 |
| 1 Bed | $1,960/mo | $1,458/mo | 63 |
| 2 Bed | $2,743/mo | $1,664/mo | 42 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Shoreline, WA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Shoreline, WA averages $1,960/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,743/mo. At the local median household income of $113,336, that works out to 23% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Shoreline, WA at $1,938/mo. The current tracked market average runs 10% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Shoreline, WA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Shoreline, WA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$85,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,132/mo.
Comfortable income
$102,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,280/mo), you need to earn at least $51,000/year.
Median household income in Shoreline, WA is $113,336 , about 11% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Shoreline, WA
Overall prices in Shoreline, WA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Shoreline, WA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,132 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $6,891/mo |
Population
59,280
Median household income
$113,336
Census median rent
$1,938/mo
Census rent burden
32.2%
Median age
42.1
Mean commute
28 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Washington
How Shoreline, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Shoreline, WA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $3,100 | +45% | -4.3% | 61 |
| Bellevue, WA | $3,183 | +49% | +14.3% | 20 |
| Bellingham, WA | $1,576 | -26% | -2.1% | 19 |
| Lakewood, WA | $1,842 | -14% | +4.9% | 17 |
| Renton, WA | $2,270 | +6% | -0.6% | 16 |
| Kennewick, WA | $1,565 | -27% | +3.9% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Shoreline, WA?
The average rent in Shoreline, WA is $2,132 per month, based on 135 units across 16 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Shoreline, WA?
The median asking rent in Shoreline, WA is $1,999 per month, computed from 135 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,132/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Shoreline, WA?
The lowest available rent in Shoreline, WA starts at $1,280 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Shoreline, WA?
1-bedroom apartments in Shoreline, WA average $1,960/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,458/mo across 63 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Shoreline, WA?
2-bedroom apartments in Shoreline, WA average $2,743/mo. Units start from $1,664/mo across 42 units currently listed.
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