Bothell Property Management
Make the Most of Your Bothell Home
Full-service management for Bothell rental homes, condos and townhomes on both the King County and Snohomish County sides of the city. Published pricing at 8.9% a month, eight guarantees in writing, and a staffed office in Redmond, a short drive down I-405.
- 2026 Inc. 5000 Honoree
- Office in Redmond, WA
- 4.7 star average from over 900 owner reviews
What Property Management Costs in Bothell, WA
Most Bothell property managers won’t quote pricing until you’re on a call. Ours is published, and the full schedule is on our pricing page.
| Service | Single-family, condo, townhome | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly management | 8.9% of collected rent $235 minimum | 6.9% to 8.9% $185 minimum per unit |
| Leasing and onboarding | 60% of one month’s rent $1,850 minimum | 60% of one month’s rent $1,850 minimum |
| Lease renewal | 25% of one month’s rent $500 minimum | 25% of one month’s rent $500 minimum |
| Setup, tenant already in place | $385 | $200 per unit |
What that looks like in Bothell: a typical three-bedroom rents for about $3,300 a month, so our management runs about $294 a month. A single-family house at Bothell’s average price of about $3,500 is going to come to $312. On smaller units the $235 minimum applies: it kicks in below roughly $2,640 a month in rent, which covers most one- and two-bedroom apartments and condos here.
There is no markup on maintenance invoices, no owner portal fee and no annual admin fee.
A month of vacancy on a $3,200 Bothell rental costs you more than eleven months of our management fee. That’s the risk our guarantees are written against and why a good property manager is so important.Â
We’re Committed to Real Results
Real protection. Real value. Real peace of mind.
SJA leads the way in managing single-family and small multi-family homes. Known for results and trusted for our service, we back it all with our exclusive SJA Guarantees.
Happiness Guarantee
Not the right fit?
No worries. If you're not happy within the first 3 months, you can cancel anytime, no strings attached. We’ll even refund your paid monthly management charges.
No Fee Cancellation
Need Out? No Hard Feelings.

You can cancel management anytime, no penalties or charges. We’re here to serve, not to trap you.
Response Time
We Answer.
We’ll respond to your messages within 24 business hours every time. Your questions matter here.
30-Day Lease
Vacancy?
Not on our watch. If we can’t lock in a qualified tenant within 30 days, we’ll waive your first month’s management charge. (Some conditions apply, but we’ll guide you. For new onboarded, vacant properties only.)
Tenant Placement
Tenants That Stay (Or We Pay).
If a tenant we've placed breaks their lease in the first 12 months, we’ll waive the leasing fee to find a replacement. No hassle for you.
Pet Protection
Pets? We’ve Got Your Back.

We screen pets thoroughly. If approved pets cause damage beyond the deposit, we’ll waive up to 4 months of management fees to help cover it. (Excludes service animals per Fair Housing laws.)
Eviction
Evictions at SJA are rare, but we've got you covered.
If eviction becomes necessary, we’ll guide you through the process, at no extra charge, and waive your management charges during that time.
(Single-family homes only.)
Rent Deposit
Your Rent, Right on Time.
We deposit your rent, when paid, into your account by the 15th. Like clockwork.
*Guarantee terms and leasing processes may vary based on property location and applicable local ordinances, including Seattle’s First-in-Time Rule.
Managed From Redmond, a Short Drive from Every Bothell Neighborhood
Our office is at 16398 NE 85th Street Suite 200 in Redmond, (about 20 minutes) from Downtown Bothell and Canyon Park by I-405 or SR-522. It’s staffed Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and our maintenance coordination runs 24/7 (here’s what counts as an emergency repair in Washington).
What matters most for your property isn’t the address on a sign. It’s whether the people pricing your rental know that a townhome near UW Bothell rents to a different tenant than a family home in North Creek, and whether the contractor on call will actually drive to Thrasher’s Corner on a Saturday. We’ve managed rentals across the Eastside and north end for 17 years. Bothell sits right in the middle of all of that.
Contact our office
- Office
- 16398 NE 85th Street Suite 200, Redmond, WA 98052
- Phone
- (425) 658-1920
- Office hours
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Emergency maintenance 24/7
Bothell is in Two Counties, Here's Why That Matters to a Landlord
Bothell straddles the King–Snohomish county line. Roughly speaking, the south and west of the city (Downtown, Westhill, the 98011 area) is King County, and the north, including Canyon Park, North Creek and Thrasher’s Corner (98012 and 98021), is Snohomish County. Which side your property sits on changes more than the tax bill:
| Category | King County side | Snohomish County side |
|---|---|---|
| Evictions filed in | King County Superior Court | Snohomish County Superior Court |
| Property tax assessed by | King County Assessor | Snohomish County Assessor |
| Records and liens | King County Recorder’s Office | Snohomish County Auditor |
| City rules | City of Bothell | City of Bothell |
| State landlord-tenant law | Chapter 59.18 RCW | Chapter 59.18 RCW |
For most day-to-day management the difference is invisible: the city’s rules and Washington’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act apply on both sides. It starts to matter when something goes wrong: the court, the filing process and the timelines follow the county (our Washington eviction process guide walks through the steps). It also matters when you’re pricing a purchase, because the two counties assess and levy differently.
We work both sides routinely, which is one fewer thing to learn if you’re a first-time landlord or you’ve moved out of the area.
Across all of Bothell, the state of Washington requires a legally recognized cause to end most tenancies (RCW 59.18.650), written notice for rent increases, and for covered tenancies it caps annual increases at 9.683% for 2026 unless an exemption applies. The City of Bothell has also discussed additional local tenant protections, so the rules can change; we track them so you don’t have to. For the full picture, read our Bothell landlord-tenant laws guide or the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, Chapter 59.18 RCW.
Bothell Rents and Property Values
| Market indicator | The Numbers |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | $1,908/month |
| 2-bedroom apartment | $2,401/month |
| 3-bedroom apartment | $3,299/month |
| House, average rent | $3,528/month |
| Townhome, average rent | $3,263/month |
| Median sale price Three months ending June 30, 2026 | $1,041,433 All property types |
| Median household income 2020–2024 estimate, in 2024 dollars | $140,427 |
| Population July 1, 2025 estimate | 52,199 |
Sources: Zillow Rental Market Trends (overall and bedroom rents, September 25, 2026); Apartments.com (house and townhome rents, September 2026); Maggie Sun Real Estate, citing Redfin (sale price); U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (income and population). Rental averages vary by property type, source, and reporting period.
Bothell rents sit below Redmond and Kirkland but above most of Snohomish County, and the tenant pool is unusually steady: UW Bothell and Cascadia College, a biotech and life-science cluster of 60-plus companies around Canyon Park and North Creek (Philips, AGC Biologics, Juno Therapeutics), and commuters to Redmond, Bellevue and Seattle via I-405 and SR-522.
Rents have softened over the past year, so pricing a listing right matters more than it did in 2024. Houses and townhomes in a good Northshore School District attendance area still lease quickly; the apartment and condo segment is where overpricing can cost weeks of vacancy. Sound Transit’s Stride bus rapid transit lines, under construction with openings expected in 2028 and 2029, will add fast service along I-405 and SR-522. Properties near future stations are worth watching for those looking at future investments.
Bothell Neighborhoods, From a Landlord's Point of View
Downtown and the Sammamish River. Walkable, newer apartments and townhomes near UW Bothell, Cascadia and Main Street. Strong demand from students, staff and young professionals; shorter tenancies.
Canyon Park and North Creek. Bothell’s employment core, with the biotech and tech campuses. Townhomes and condos rent to people who work nearby. Snohomish County side.
Westhill and Queensborough. Established single-family streets on the King County side. Families, longer tenancies, lower turnover.
Thrasher’s Corner and Red Hawk. Newer single-family and townhome stock in the north. Good value per square foot for tenants; competitive with Mill Creek. Snohomish County side.
Norway Hill and Bloomberg Hill. Larger, higher-end homes. Smaller tenant pool, higher rents, and a listing that has to look the part.
Most of Bothell is served by the Northshore School District, and school assignment varies by address, so it’s worth checking the assignment before you price a family home.
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What SJA Handles for Bothell Rental Owners
Marketing and leasing
Professional photos, listings on Zillow, Trulia, HotPads and the MLS, and a rent price set against current Bothell comparables, not a regional average. With rents softer this year, the first two weeks decide how long a unit sits. Our 30-day lease guarantee means if we can’t place a qualified tenant in 30 days, your first month’s management fee is waived.
Tenant screening
Credit, income, employment, rental history and a nationwide criminal and eviction search on every applicant over 18, applied consistently to meet Fair Housing and Washington screening rules. Applicants are told our criteria up front, which Washington requires and which also filters applicants well. More on how we screen.
Rent collection
Online payment through the tenant portal, late-fee enforcement within what Washington law allows, and owner disbursement on a fixed schedule each month.
Maintenance and repairs
A vetted network of Eastside and north-end contractors, 24/7 emergency response, and no markup on the invoices we pass through. You set the spend threshold above which we call you first. Bothell sits between our Redmond base and the north Puget Sound properties we manage, so it’s on our regular routes.
Inspections
Move-in and move-out condition reports with photographs, plus periodic interior inspections during the tenancy. The move-in report is what protects your deposit claim if it’s ever disputed. See wear and tear vs property damage.
Legal compliance
Lease documents current with Chapter 59.18 RCW, correct notice periods, deposit handling inside Washington’s statutory deadlines, and rent-increase notices that meet the 2026 cap.
Owner reporting
Monthly statements, year-end 1099s and tax-ready summaries, all in an owner portal you can open from anywhere.
Evictions
Rare, because screening is where the work happens. If one is unavoidable, we guide you through the process in King or Snohomish County Superior Court, depending on where the property sits, at no extra charge and with your management fees waived for the duration. (Single-family homes.)
How to Choose a Property Management Company in Bothell
There are plenty of firms managing rentals in Bothell. Four questions separate them. Ask all four questions of whoever you’re considering.
Is the pricing published? Ask for the management fee, leasing fee, renewal fee, setup fee and any maintenance markup in writing. Ours are further up this page and on our pricing page.
Can you leave without a penalty? Many agreements run twelve months with an exit fee. Ours can be canceled anytime with no fee. (If you’re stuck in one now: how to cancel a property management contract in Washington.)
Do they know both sides of the county line? A manager who has only worked King County, or only Snohomish, will learn on your property.
How long have they done this, here? We’ve managed Eastside and north-end rentals for 17 years.
What Bothell-Are Owners Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do property managers charge in Washington state?
Most Washington property managers charge 6% to 12% of monthly rent, plus a leasing fee of 50% to 100% of one month’s rent. SJA charges 8.9% with a $235 monthly minimum for single-family homes, condos and townhomes, 6.9% to 8.9% for multifamily, 60% of a month’s rent for leasing and 25% for renewals.
How much does property management cost in Bothell?
For a typical Bothell three-bedroom renting at about $3,200 a month, SJA’s management fee is about $285 a month. Smaller units renting under roughly $2,640 pay the $235 minimum.
What is the average rent in Bothell, WA?
About $2,520 a month across all rental types as of early 2026: around $1,914 for a one-bedroom, $2,395 for a two-bedroom, $3,300 for a three-bedroom and $3,800 for a four-bedroom or single-family house.
Is Bothell in King County or Snohomish County?
Both. The southern part of the city, including Downtown, is in King County; the northern part, including Canyon Park, North Creek and Thrasher’s Corner, is in Snohomish County. The county determines which court handles evictions and which assessor sets property tax.
Can I cancel my property management agreement?
With SJA, yes, anytime and with no cancellation fee. It’s one of our eight written guarantees
How much can I raise rent in Bothell in 2026?
For covered tenancies, Washington caps annual rent increases at 9.683% in 2026 unless an exemption applies, and written notice is required.
What areas near Bothell do you cover?
Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, Mill Creek, Lynnwood, Kirkland, Redmond and the wider Eastside and north Puget Sound.
How do I rent out my house in Bothell?
Set the rent against current Bothell comparables, get the home rent-ready (repairs, cleaning, photos), list it on Zillow, Trulia, HotPads and the MLS, then screen applicants to Washington’s rules and sign a lease that meets Chapter 59.18 RCW. Check which county your property is in first, because it decides where any eviction would be filed. Or hand the whole thing to us: get a free rent estimate and we’ll tell you what your home should rent for.
Talk to a Property Manager About Your Bothell Rental
Tell us about your property and we’ll give you a rent estimate for Bothell today, a straight answer on what management would cost, and an honest view of whether you need us at all. We’ve worked in and around this area for over 17 years and have seen it all, so we’re happy to help even if you may not be ready to start with a property manager.Â
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Dedicated to Delivering Peace of Mind
- Eviction Management
- Rent Collection & Distribution
- Annual Inspections
- Lease Enforcement
- Expert Marketing & Listing
- Professional property photos
- On-Demand Showings
- Thorough Tenant Screening
- 24/7 Maintenance
- Rent-Ready Repairs & Cleaning
- Tax Document Preparation
- Move-in and Move-outs