What is the average apartment size in Arlington City?

The average size for a Arlington City, WA apartment is 830 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 City?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Arlington City is $2,088 per month, a 0.82% increase from last years average of $2,071.

What is the average apartment size in Arlington City?

The typical apartment in Arlington City offers about 830 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Arlington City, WA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Arlington City ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Arlington City?

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

Last updated: May 04, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Arlington City is $2,088, a 0.82% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,071.

One-bedroom apartments provide 640 square feet for $1,889, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,286 offer 971 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,174 sq ft) for $2,339, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Arlington City, WA

Last updated: May 04, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,088	830 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,889	640 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,286	971 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,339	1,174 sq. ft.

Arlington City, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Arlington City, WA have increased by 0.82% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,071 to $2,088.

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

The largest share of rentals in Arlington City, WA (48%) 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 City, WA?

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

How Arlington City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Arlington City	$2,088
Seattle	$2,237
Tacoma	$1,789
Vancouver	$1,753
Spokane	$1,417
Everett	$1,848
Bellevue	$2,722
Pullman	$1,456
Renton	$2,137
Spokane Valley	$1,411
Kent	$1,917
Lynnwood	$2,091
Kirkland	$2,542
Redmond	$2,548
Bothell	$2,273
Shoreline	$2,045
Marysville, WA	$2,260
Edmonds, WA	$1,921
Arlington, WA	$2,161
Mountlake Terrace, WA	$2,051
Poulsbo, WA	$2,179

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 City 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.