Average Rent in King, WA

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Current Versus Historical King, WA Rents

King rentals average $1,565 for a studio rental to $4,848 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,260, or roughly $40 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $44 (2.86%) year-over-year from $1,551 to $1,595. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (7.98%) year-over-year from $2,093 to $2,260. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $186 (6.79%) year-over-year from $2,730 to $2,916. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $468 (14.06%) year-over-year from $3,332 to $3,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $671 (15.52%) year-over-year from $4,324 to $4,995. 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 11.41% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.97% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.87% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.79% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.23% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $46.86 $1,595 $1,551 (2.86%) $1,370 (16.45%)
1 BR $39.93 $2,260 $2,093 (7.98%) $1,767 (27.90%)
2 BR $36.06 $2,916 $2,730 (6.79%) $2,330 (25.13%)
3 BR $27.17 $3,800 $3,332 (14.06%) $3,238 (17.37%)
4+ BR $27.82 $4,995 $4,324 (15.52%) $3,967 (25.92%)

Historical Rents in King, WA

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Top Cities Near King

There are a total of 2 cities nearby King. The average rent in King is currently $1,773 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 $1,395, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near King, WA is Seattle, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,150 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 17.19% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 19.58% more expensive. Two bedrooms in King, WA are about 22.73% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.39% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near King, WA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Tacoma, WA $1,095 $1,395 $1,513 $1,395
Seattle, WA $1,497 $2,216 $2,895 $2,150

Top Neighborhoods Near King

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near King. One neighborhood in the area is South-Lake Union. 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 $2,493 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than King's average rent, which is only $2,260. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near King, South-Lake Union has the most affordable average rent at $2,493 per month. Whereas, at $2,493 average rent per month, South-Lake Union is the most expensive neighborhood in or near King. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA $2,236 $2,496 $3,836 $2,493

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 $1,835. That's roughly around $26 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 $1,673. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,997, Snohomish, WA is the most expensive county by King, WA.

Typically, rent for studios in King, WA is 65.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in King, WA is 36.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in King, WA is 30.97% 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 $1,085 $1,383 $1,850 $1,673
Snohomish, WA N/A $1,473 $2,088 $1,997

Top Zipcodes Near King

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near King, WA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,284. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 98122, Seattle, WA at $2,112 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,455 per month is 98109, Seattle, WA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,954. That's at least $48 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near King, WA is $2,391 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,441 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 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 $2,085 $2,493 $3,494 $2,455
98122, Seattle, WA $1,824 $2,289 $3,388 $2,112

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 $2,260. 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 $1,565 and an average price per square feet of $46.86. There are a total of 161 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 $2,245 and an average price per square feet of $39.93. There are a total of 261 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 $2,852 and an average price per square feet of $36.06. There are a total of 141 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in King, WA?
A reasonable rent price in King, WA is around $1,808/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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