Average Rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA

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Current Versus Historical Belltown, Seattle, WA Rents

Belltown rentals average $1,364 for a studio rental to $4,685 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,639, or roughly $40 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $225 (-13.90%) year-over-year from $1,616 to $1,391. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $24 (1.13%) year-over-year from $2,151 to $2,175. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $513 (-15.63%) year-over-year from $3,282 to $2,769. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4,682 (-49.98%) year-over-year from $9,367 to $4,685. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,595 to $2,595. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 2.15% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.77% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$42.22	$1,391	$1,616 (-13.90%)	$1,378 (0.92%)
1 BR	$36.47	$2,175	$2,151 (1.13%)	$2,169 (0.27%)
2 BR	$40.28	$2,769	$3,282 (-15.63%)	$3,081 (-10.13%)
3 BR	$40.30	$4,685	$9,367 (-49.98%)	$4,687 (-0.04%)

Historical Rents in Belltown, Seattle, WA

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Top Cities Near Belltown

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Belltown. The average rent in Belltown is currently $1,799 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Tacoma, WA, with an average rent of $1,395, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Belltown, Seattle, WA is Seattle, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,203 per month.

Let's compare Belltown, Seattle, WA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Belltown, Seattle, WA is 0.64% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 20.45% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Belltown, Seattle, WA are about 18.01% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 31.16% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Belltown, Seattle, WA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tacoma, WA	$1,108	$1,395	$1,510	$1,395
Seattle, WA	$1,603	$2,205	$3,031	$2,203

Top Neighborhoods Near Belltown

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Belltown. Some of these neighborhoods include South-Lake Union and Central Business District. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Belltown, Seattle, WA in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Belltown, Seattle, WA is currently around $2,512 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Belltown's average rent, which is only $1,639. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Belltown, South-Lake Union has the most affordable average rent at $2,495 per month. Whereas, at $2,530 average rent per month, Central Business District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Belltown. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA	$2,229	$2,496	$3,774	$2,495
Central Business District, Seattle, WA	$2,130	$2,536	$3,601	$2,530

Top Counties Near Belltown

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Belltown

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Belltown, Seattle, WA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,452.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,130. That's at least $50 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Belltown, Seattle, WA is $2,482 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,523 per month. Which comes out to $41 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 zipcodes in Belltown, Seattle, WA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
98101, Seattle, WA	$2,130	$2,530	$3,601	$2,524
98109, Seattle, WA	$2,183	$2,482	$3,523	$2,452
98122, Seattle, WA	$1,788	$2,190	$3,168	$2,145

Frequently Asked Questions - Belltown Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Belltown, Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for Belltown, Seattle, WA apartments for rent is approximately $1,639. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Belltown, Seattle, WA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA.

How much is a studio apartment in Belltown, Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,364 and an average price per square feet of $42.22. There are a total of 21 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Belltown.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Belltown, Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,263 and an average price per square feet of $36.47. There are a total of 12 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Belltown.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Belltown, Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,769 and an average price per square feet of $40.28. There are a total of 6 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Belltown.

How have rent prices in Belltown, Seattle, WA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Belltown, Seattle, WA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.50% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Belltown, Seattle, WA?

A reasonable rent price in Belltown, Seattle, WA is around $1,311/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.