Average Rent in King, WA

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Current Versus Historical King, WA Rents

King rentals average $1,892 for a studio rental to $3,975 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,197, or roughly $37 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $70 (3.82%) year-over-year from $1,822 to $1,892. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $99 (-4.36%) year-over-year from $2,260 to $2,161. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $43 (-1.58%) year-over-year from $2,718 to $2,675. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $123 (3.75%) year-over-year from $3,280 to $3,403. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $306 (-6.97%) year-over-year from $4,391 to $4,085. 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 27.45% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.94% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.18% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$45.13	$1,892	$1,822 (3.82%)	$1,347 (40.50%)
1 BR	$38.85	$2,161	$2,260 (-4.36%)	$1,732 (24.79%)
2 BR	$34.11	$2,675	$2,718 (-1.58%)	$2,300 (16.30%)
3 BR	$24.15	$3,403	$3,280 (3.75%)	$3,162 (7.63%)
4+ BR	$21.60	$4,085	$4,391 (-6.97%)	$3,850 (6.10%)

Historical Rents in King, WA

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Top Cities Near King

There are a total of 3 cities nearby King. The average rent in King is currently $2,171 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Tacoma, WA, with an average rent of $1,345, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near King, WA is Redmond, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,260 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 3.67% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.12% more affordable. Two bedrooms in King, WA are about 20.23% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.02% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near King, WA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tacoma, WA	$775	$1,025	$1,450	$1,345
Seattle, WA	$1,823	$2,158	$3,123	$2,171
Redmond, WA	$2,074	$2,186	$3,298	$2,260

Top Neighborhoods Near King

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near King. One neighborhood in the area is Fremont. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near King, WA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near King, WA is currently around $2,451 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than King's average rent, which is only $2,197. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near King, Fremont has the most affordable average rent at $2,451 per month. Whereas, at $2,451 average rent per month, Fremont is the most expensive neighborhood in or near King. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fremont, Seattle, WA	$1,966	$2,458	$4,200	$2,451

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 $2,023. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Pierce, WA. Its average rent per month is $1,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,295, Snohomish, WA is the most expensive county by King, WA.

Typically, rent for studios in King, WA is 22.89% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in King, WA is 44.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in King, WA is 29.16% 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	$1,000	$1,203	$1,585	$1,750
Snohomish, WA	$3,650	$1,205	$2,095	$2,295

Top Zipcodes Near King

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near King, WA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,283. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 98109, Seattle, WA at $2,081 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,451 per month is 98103, Seattle, WA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,952. That's at least $44 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near King, WA is $2,271 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,521 per month. Which comes out to $44 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in 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	$1,940	$2,099	$3,745	$2,081
98122, Seattle, WA	$1,964	$2,356	$3,076	$2,307
98052, Redmond, WA	$2,074	$2,186	$3,298	$2,260
98103, Seattle, WA	$1,892	$2,451	$4,200	$2,451

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 $2,197. 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 $1,892 and an average price per square feet of $45.13. There are a total of 125 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 $2,156 and an average price per square feet of $38.85. There are a total of 372 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 $2,598 and an average price per square feet of $34.11. There are a total of 178 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 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in King, WA?

A reasonable rent price in King, WA is around $1,757/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.