Lynnwood, Washington Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Lynnwood, Washington rental market.

Lynnwood, Washington

Average Apartment Rent

$2,065

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

-2.6%

As of March 2026

Compared to a year ago, Lynnwood, Washington apartments have recorded a -2.6% rent decrease.

Lynnwood, Washington Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024 Mar 2025 Jul 2025 Nov 2025 Mar 2026
Lynnwood $2,068 $2,085 $2,115 $2,136 $2,131 $2,121 $2,109 $2,094 $2,065
National $1,735 $1,724 $1,729 $1,750 $1,743 $1,749 $1,763 $1,749 $1,750
Lynnwood
National
Jul 2023
$2,068
$1,735
Nov 2023
$2,085
$1,724
Mar 2024
$2,115
$1,729
Jul 2024
$2,136
$1,750
Nov 2024
$2,131
$1,743
Mar 2025
$2,121
$1,749
Jul 2025
$2,109
$1,763
Nov 2025
$2,094
$1,749
Mar 2026
$2,065
$1,750

Lynnwood, Washington Average Apartment Rent

Lynnwood, Washington Apartment rent ranges

Under $1,000
$1,001 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,000
$2,001 - $2,500
$2,501 - $3,000
Over $3,000

At 46.49%, apartments priced $1,500 - $2,000 represent the bulk of Lynnwood, Washington rentals, while condos priced Over $3,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 2.3%.

Lynnwood, Washington Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 7,542
Owner occupied housing units 8,275

Renters take up 48% of Lynnwood, Washington real estate, occupying a total of 7,542 units, while homeowners live in 8,275 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

3.6

Renter median household income**

$50,735

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.2

Rental vacancy rate**

6.9%

Lynnwood, Washington Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 570
1 bed 2,211
2 beds 3,527
3 beds 988
4 beds 193
5 or more beds 53

There are 3,527 rentals in Lynnwood, Washington with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 47%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 53 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Lynnwood, Washington homes for rent is 3.6.

Lynnwood, Washington Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 440
25 - 34 years 1,628
35 - 44 years 1,686
45 - 54 years 974
55 - 59 years 372
60 - 64 years 531
65 - 74 years 941
75 - 84 years 554
85 years and over 416

Most condos for rent in Lynnwood, Washington are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (22%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (22%). At the same time, people in the 55 - 59 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 5%.

Lynnwood, Washington Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 3,694
Non-Family Households 3,848

Lynnwood, Washington Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 1,865
No related children of the householder under 18 5,677

A total of 3,694 apartments for rent in Lynnwood, Washington, or 49% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 25% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 1,865 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Lynnwood, Washington is 2.2.

Lynnwood, Washington Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 1,386
High school graduate (including equivalency) 1,624
Some college or associate's degree 2,728
Bachelor's degree or higher 1,804

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 24% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 18% of the homes for rent in Lynnwood, Washington.

Lynnwood, Washington Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 879
Built 2000 - 2009 256
Built 1990 - 1999 1,303
Built 1980 - 1989 1,288
Built 1970 - 1979 1,427
Built 1960 - 1969 1,795
Built 1950 - 1959 338
Built 1940 - 1949 175
Built 1939 or earlier 81

The highest share of Lynnwood, Washington apartment rentals, namely 24% or 1,795 units, were Built 1960 - 1969, followed by those Built 1970 - 1979 (19%, 1,427 units), and the ones Built 1990 - 1999 (17%, 1,303 units).

Lynnwood, Washington Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 668
Moved in 2018 to 2020 2,158
Moved in 2010 to 2017 3,620
Moved in 2000 to 2009 818
Moved in 1990 to 1999 152
Moved in 1989 or earlier 126

Median year renter moved into unit 2016

Most Lynnwood, Washington renters (48%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 1990 to 1999. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Lynnwood, Washington condos for rent is 2016.

Lynnwood, Washington Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 1,873
1 vehicle available 2,574
2 vehicles available 2,505
3 vehicles available 444
4 vehicles available 55
5 or more vehicles available 91

When it comes to transportation options, 34% of Lynnwood, Washington renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 33% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 25% have No vehicle available.

Lynnwood, Washington Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 5,191
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 980
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 769
Walked 291
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 247
Worked at home 441

Lynnwood, Washington Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 12,607
Moved within same county 1,733
Moved from different county within same state 881
Moved from different state 571
Moved from abroad 343

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Lynnwood, Washington apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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