220 Apartments for rent in Bothell, WA
📍Average Rent in Bothell
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Inexpensive apartments, spacious (1,200-plus square foot) townhomes, luxury rentals, and basic one bedroom units are all available in abundance in Bothell. Prices range from $800 or less for the most modestly-sized rental properties to $1,500-plus for luxury rentals and downtown lofts and flats. Fortunately, amenities, especially in the more luxurious apartments in Bothell, tend to be top-notch and often include balconies/patios, a swimming pool, spa, gym, clubhouse, and, in many cases, scenic views and private hiking/biking trails. Waiting lists are rare, meanwhile, and most apartment complexes have vacancies year round (so don’t settle on a new pad until you’re sure it’s perfect!).
Pet owners, rejoice! Pet-friendly (including dogs allowed) rentals run rampant throughout our listings. Same goes for furnished apartments for rent and short term lease deals in Bothell. Just be prepared to buck up for a one-time pet deposit (usually no more than $200) when signing your lease if your roomie walks on all fours. Also, keep in mind that apartment managers in Bothell typically run background/credit checks on prospective tenants; if you have some skeletons in your renting history, you’ll need a reputable (and maybe a bit naïve) cosigner to back you up.
Bothell is home to a number of unique neighborhoods – Canyon Creek, Maywood, Lake Pleasant – and none of them, fortunately, could be deemed rough and tumble by even the most imaginative standards. It’s reasonable to say that whether you’re targeting an apartment downtown, in Pioneer Hills, Queensgate, or anywhere else in Bothell, you’ll find yourself living in a serene environment. Still, we recommend visiting the city in advance to see with your own eyes if a ‘hood floats your boat or not.
Boasting a bustling local economy, and easy access to Seattle, Bothell continues to attract new residents in droves each year. Factor in a number of family-friendly outdoors attractions (a zoo, arboretum, golf course, and Saint Edward State Park), shopping destinations, and unique eateries, and we get the feeling you’ll soon fall in love with life in Bothell!
So happy hunting and best of luck!
September 2019 Bothell Rent Report
Welcome to the September 2019 Bothell Rent Report. Bothell rents declined over the past month. In this report, we'll evaluate trends in the Bothell rental market, including comparisons to cities throughout the metro, state, and nation.
September 2019 Bothell Rent Report
Welcome to the September 2019 Bothell Rent Report. Bothell rents declined over the past month. In this report, we'll evaluate trends in the Bothell rental market, including comparisons to cities throughout the metro, state, and nation.
Bothell rents declined significantly over the past month
Bothell rents have declined 0.5% over the past month, but have increased slightly by 1.5% in comparison to the same time last year. Currently, median rents in Bothell stand at $1,830 for a one-bedroom apartment and $2,279 for a two-bedroom. This is the second straight month that the city has seen rent decreases after an increase in June. Bothell's year-over-year rent growth lags the state average of 1.7%, but is in line with the national average of 1.5%.
Rents rising across the Seattle Metro
Throughout the past year, rent increases have been occurring not just in the city of Bothell, but across the entire metro. Of the largest 10 cities that we have data for in the Seattle metro, all of them have seen prices rise. Here's a look at how rents compare across some of the largest cities in the metro.
- Lakewood has the least expensive rents in the Seattle metro, with a two-bedroom median of $1,493; the city has also experienced the fastest rent growth in the metro, with a year-over-year increase of 4.4%.
- Over the past month, Kent has seen the biggest rent drop in the metro, with a decline of 0.5%. Median two-bedrooms there cost $1,842, while one-bedrooms go for $1,479.
- Bellevue has the most expensive rents of the largest cities in the Seattle metro, with a two-bedroom median of $2,424; rents grew 0.4% over the past month and 2.3% over the past year.
Many large cities nationwide show more affordable rents compared to Bothell
As rents have increased slightly in Bothell, a few large cities nationwide have also seen rents grow modestly. Compared to most large cities across the country, Bothell is less affordable for renters.
- Rents increased slightly in other cities across the state, with Washington as a whole logging rent growth of 1.7% over the past year. For example, rents have grown by 1.8% in Vancouver and 1.3% in Spokane.
- Bothell's median two-bedroom rent of $2,279 is above the national average of $1,191. Nationwide, rents have grown by 1.5% over the past year, which matches the increase in Bothell.
- While Bothell's rents rose slightly over the past year, many cities nationwide also saw increases, including Phoenix (+3.7%), Austin (+3.2%), and Boston (+2.2%).
- Renters will generally find more expensive prices in Bothell than most large cities. For example, Spokane has a median 2BR rent of $905, where Bothell is more than two-and-a-half times that price.
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