Average Rent in King, WA

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Current Versus Historical King, WA Rents

King rentals average $1,715 for a studio rental to $4,225 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,247, or roughly $37 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $229 (14.38%) year-over-year from $1,595 to $1,824. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $248 (12.09%) year-over-year from $2,049 to $2,297. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $272 (10.30%) year-over-year from $2,636 to $2,908. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $576 (17.83%) year-over-year from $3,230 to $3,806. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $62 (-1.46%) year-over-year from $4,257 to $4,195. 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 23.40% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.24% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.81% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.79% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.04% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$46.78	$1,824	$1,595 (14.38%)	$1,328 (37.35%)
1 BR	$38.62	$2,297	$2,049 (12.09%)	$1,723 (33.29%)
2 BR	$32.77	$2,908	$2,636 (10.30%)	$2,298 (26.50%)
3 BR	$24.45	$3,806	$3,230 (17.83%)	$3,163 (20.32%)
4+ BR	$24.64	$4,195	$4,257 (-1.46%)	$3,883 (8.03%)

Historical Rents in King, WA

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Top Cities Near King

There are a total of 1 cities nearby King. The average rent in King is currently $2,191 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Seattle, WA, with an average rent of $2,191, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near King, WA is Seattle, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,191 per month.

Let's compare King, WA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in King, WA is 3.09% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.86% more expensive. Two bedrooms in King, WA are about 12.68% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.27% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near King, WA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Seattle, WA	$1,662	$2,104	$3,025	$2,191

Top Neighborhoods Near King

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near King

There are a total of 2 counties located by King, WA. Some of these counties include Pierce, WA and Snohomish, WA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,171. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Pierce, WA. Its average rent per month is $2,143. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,199, Snohomish, WA is the most expensive county by King, WA.

Typically, rent for studios in King, WA is 68.08% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in King, WA is 34.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in King, WA is 29.42% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pierce, WA	$1,095	$1,249	$1,642	$2,143
Snohomish, WA	N/A	$1,587	$2,148	$2,199

Top Zipcodes Near King

There is one zipcode in or near King, WA. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,399.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near King, WA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
98109, Seattle, WA	$1,970	$2,431	$3,904	$2,399

Frequently Asked Questions - King Average Rents

What is the average rent price in King, WA?

The average monthly rental price for King, WA apartments for rent is approximately $2,247. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do King, 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 King, WA.

How much is a studio apartment in King, WA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,715 and an average price per square feet of $46.78. There are a total of 129 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in King.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in King, WA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,166 and an average price per square feet of $38.62. There are a total of 272 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in King.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in King, WA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,685 and an average price per square feet of $32.77. There are a total of 172 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in King.

How have rent prices in King, WA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in King, WA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in King, WA?

A reasonable rent price in King, WA is around $1,798/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.