Average Rent in Central Business District, Seattle, WA

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Current Versus Historical Central Business District, Seattle, WA Rents

Central Business District rentals average $2,295 for a studio rental to $3,868 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,508, or roughly $47 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $202 (9.86%) year-over-year from $2,053 to $2,255. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $788 (-23.81%) year-over-year from $3,309 to $2,521. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.46%) year-over-year from $3,805 to $3,788. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $27,200 to $27,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,000 to $1,000. 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 6.67% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.86% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.55% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$49.30	$2,255	$2,053 (9.86%)	$1,950 (15.62%)
1 BR	$42.31	$2,521	$3,309 (-23.81%)	$2,900 (-13.07%)
2 BR	$38.49	$3,788	$3,805 (-0.46%)	$3,018 (25.51%)

Historical Rents in Central Business District, Seattle, WA

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Top Cities Near Central Business District

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Central Business District. The average rent in Central Business District is currently $2,195 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Seattle, WA, with an average rent of $2,195, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Central Business District, Seattle, WA is Seattle, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,195 per month.

Let's compare Central Business District, Seattle, WA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Central Business District, Seattle, WA is 30.68% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.71% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Central Business District, Seattle, WA are about 22.44% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Central Business District, Seattle, WA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Seattle, WA	$1,591	$2,175	$3,000	$2,195

Top Neighborhoods Near Central Business District

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Central Business District

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Top Zipcodes Near Central Business District

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Central Business District, Seattle, WA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,452. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 98109, Seattle, WA at $2,395 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,508 per month is 98101, Seattle, WA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,154. 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 Central Business District, Seattle, WA is $2,484 per month. Or in other words, $44 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,809 per month. Which comes out to $43 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Central Business District, 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	$2,295	$2,521	$3,868	$2,508
98109, Seattle, WA	$2,013	$2,447	$3,749	$2,395

Frequently Asked Questions - Central Business District Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Central Business District, Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for Central Business District, Seattle, WA apartments for rent is approximately $2,508. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Central Business District, 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 Central Business District, Seattle, WA.

How much is a studio apartment in Central Business District, Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,295 and an average price per square feet of $49.30. There are a total of 17 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Business District.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Central Business District, Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,521 and an average price per square feet of $42.31. There are a total of 22 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Business District.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Central Business District, Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,868 and an average price per square feet of $38.49. There are a total of 11 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Business District.

How have rent prices in Central Business District, Seattle, WA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Central Business District, Seattle, WA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Central Business District, Seattle, WA?

A reasonable rent price in Central Business District, Seattle, WA is around $2,006/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.