Rent in Lake Stevens, WA
A 2-bedroom in Lake Stevens, WA (ZIP 98258) typically rents for about $2,199 a month, with a range of $1,667–$2,730. Owner-occupied homes in Snohomish County pay about 0.77% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,240 | $2,091–$2,240 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,858 | $1,386–$2,330 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,199 | $1,667–$2,730 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,920 | $2,279–$3,560 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,604 | $2,977–$4,230 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Lake Stevens ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lake Stevens, WA?
- About $2,199 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,667–$2,730. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Lake Stevens, WA?
- About $1,858 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,386–$2,330. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Lake Stevens, WA?
- About $2,920 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,279–$3,560. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Lake Stevens, WA?
- About $2,240 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,091–$2,240. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Lake Stevens, WA?
- About $3,604 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,977–$4,230. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Lake Stevens, WA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Snohomish County pay a typical 0.77% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Lake Stevens rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).