What is the average apartment size in Arlington?

The average size for a Arlington, WA apartment is 884 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Arlington?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Arlington is $2,118 per month, a 0.1% decrease from last year’s average of $2,120.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Arlington?

In Arlington, studios rent for $1,583 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,924 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,253 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,440 per month

What is the average apartment size in Arlington?

The typical apartment in Arlington offers about 884 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Arlington?

Studio apartments in Arlington average 490 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 678 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,009 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,238 sq. ft.

Arlington, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Arlington?

The typical rent budget in Arlington ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Arlington?

In Arlington, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Arlington is $2,118, a 0.1% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,120.

Studio Apartments at $1,583 offer the most budget-friendly option with 490 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 678 square feet for $1,924, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,253 offer 1,009 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,238 sq ft) for $2,440, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Arlington, WA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,118	884 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,583	490 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,924	678 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,253	1,009 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,440	1,238 sq. ft.

Arlington, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Arlington, WA have decreased by 0.1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,120 to $2,118.

What's the typical rent budget in Arlington, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Arlington, WA (53%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Arlington, WA?

2,770 or 37% of the households in Arlington, WA are renter-occupied while 4,795 or 63% are owner-occupied.

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How Arlington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Arlington	$2,118
Bothell	$2,284
Seattle	$2,252
Tacoma	$1,749
Bellevue	$2,751
Everett	$1,886
Spokane	$1,389
Vancouver	$1,781
Spokane Valley	$1,416
Kent	$1,954
Renton	$2,156
Redmond, WA	$2,600
Mill Creek, WA	$2,299
Mountlake Terrace, WA	$2,008
Shoreline, WA	$1,998
Edmonds, WA	$1,937
Marysville, WA	$2,200
Lynnwood, WA	$2,095
Kirkland, WA	$2,531

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Arlington apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.