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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Renting in Everett: Common Questions

What is the average rent in Everett?
One-bedroom apartments in Everett range from $1,300/month in North Everett / Rucker Hill to $1,400/month in South Everett / Highway 99 Corridor. Two-bedroom units range from $1,800 to $1,900/month. These are base rents — add fees, utilities, and amenity costs to get the true all-in monthly cost.
What utilities do I need to set up in Everett?
In Everett, electricity is provided by Snohomish County PUD, water by City of Everett Water Division, and common internet providers include Comcast Xfinity, Ziply Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet. Ask the leasing office for the specific unit's average monthly bill rather than a city-wide figure — utility costs vary more by building age and insulation than by location within Everett.
What neighborhoods are affordable in Everett?
North Everett / Rucker Hill is the most affordable of the 3 Everett neighborhoods covered here, at $1,300/month for a one-bedroom — $100 less than South Everett / Highway 99 Corridor, roughly a 7% gap. That swing is often bigger than any fee or amenity difference between two buildings in the same neighborhood, which is why comparing across neighborhoods matters as much as comparing within one.
Is Everett expensive to rent in?
Across the 3 neighborhoods covered here, the average one-bedroom in Everett runs about $1,367/month before fees, utilities, and amenities are added — and those add-ons are exactly what a bare average hides. Everett offers Snohomish County's most affordable urban rents — 30–40% below Seattle while maintaining Sounder rail access to Seattle employment. Run the specific units you are considering through RentCompare to see the true all-in monthly cost rather than relying on an area average.

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