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Average Rent in Shoreline, WA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Shoreline, WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,149/mo
▲ +0.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,195/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
38
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Shoreline, WA
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Triangle | $2,283 | ▲ $15 | $1,199 | 13 | 170 |
| Shoreline 98155 | $1,664 | ▼ $235 | $1,513 | 1 | 7 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Shoreline, WA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Shoreline, WA is $3,149 per month across 9 apartment communities and 38 available units. Rents have increased $21 (0.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Ballinger Commons Apartment Homes starting at $2,195/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,149/mo.
Prices range from $2,195 to $4,236 per month. The most common price point is the $3,400 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Shoreline, WA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $2,091 | - | 9 |
| August 2026 | $2,105 | +$14 | 9 |
| September 2026 | $2,099 | -$6 | 11 |
| October 2026 | $2,103 | +$4 | 10 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Shoreline, WA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Shoreline, WA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinger Commons Apartment Homes | $2,195/mo | $2,195/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Paceline Apartments | $2,199/mo | $2,202/mo | 2 | 3.3 |
| Linden Highlands Apartments | $2,270/mo | $2,270/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
| Canopy Apartments | $2,399/mo | $2,911/mo | 6 | 4.8 |
| Malmo Apartments | $2,495/mo | $2,495/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Griffis Shoreline | $2,611/mo | $2,796/mo | 5 | 4.2 |
| ION Town Center | $2,924/mo | $2,931/mo | 2 | 2.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Shoreline, WA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$126,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,149/mo.
Comfortable income
$151,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,195/mo), you need to earn at least $88,000/year.
Median household income in Shoreline, WA is $113,336 , about 25% below 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) | $3,149 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $7,908/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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