True Cost of Renting in Everett
Everett is a port and manufacturing city 30 miles north of Seattle, anchored by the Boeing Everett Factory — the world's largest building by volume, where the 787 and 777X are assembled. Naval Station Everett adds a significant military housing demand base. Rents are 30–40% below Seattle, and the Sounder commuter rail provides a car-free Seattle commute option.
Neighborhoods & Average Rents
Bayside / Downtown
- Studio:
- $1,100/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,400/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $2,000/mo
Downtown core near the Snohomish River waterfront; mix of older buildings and newer development. Sounder commuter train to Seattle King Street Station in 45–50 minutes. Snohomish PUD electric — rates are moderate. Street parking generally available.
North Everett / Rucker Hill
- Studio:
- $900/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,300/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,800/mo
Residential hillside area overlooking Puget Sound; older apartment buildings with lower rents. Most affordable area in Everett. Naval Station Everett is 5 minutes west. Snohomish PUD electric.
South Everett / Highway 99 Corridor
- Studio:
- $1,000/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,400/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,900/mo
Commercial and residential corridor along SR-99; large apartment complexes with competitive rents. Boeing Everett Factory is 5 minutes west. I-5 access efficient for South Snohomish County employment. Sound Transit Swift BRT service.
Utility Providers
- Electric
- Snohomish County PUD
- Water
- City of Everett Water Division
- Internet
- Comcast Xfinity, Ziply Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet
Commute & Transportation
Everett's primary highway is I-5, connecting south to Seattle (30 miles, 35–55 minutes) and north to Marysville and Bellingham. SR-2 runs east from Everett to the Cascades. The Sounder North commuter rail connects Everett to Edmonds, Mukilteo, and Seattle King Street Station — the train takes 45–50 minutes and avoids I-5 completely. Sound Transit's Link Light Rail is planned to extend to Everett (long-term). Boeing's Everett facility employs approximately 30,000 workers. Naval Station Everett employs 10,000 military and civilian personnel. Paine Field Airport (PAE) opened commercial service and has reduced Seattle-Tacoma Airport traffic for North Sound travelers.
Rental Market Overview
Everett offers Snohomish County's most affordable urban rents — 30–40% below Seattle while maintaining Sounder rail access to Seattle employment. Snohomish PUD electric rates are moderate. No state income tax. No rent control in Washington state. Boeing's workforce fluctuations directly affect Everett's rental market — layoffs create temporary softness; hiring surges tighten vacancy. Naval Station Everett provides a stable base of military renters receiving BAH. Security deposits limited to 1 month's rent. Renters insurance averages $14–18/month.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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