Average Rent in Seattle, WA

Current Versus Historical Seattle, WA Rents

Seattle rentals average $1,481 for a studio rental to $4,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,060, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2023, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $197 (-12.92%) year-over-year from $1,522 to $1,325. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $28 (1.65%) year-over-year from $1,722 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $12 (-0.49%) year-over-year from $2,362 to $2,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $31 (0.92%) year-over-year from $3,354 to $3,385. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $181 (4.39%) year-over-year from $4,117 to $4,298. 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 down by 1.12% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.38% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.42% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.22% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.56% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2023 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$45	$1,325	$1,522 (-12.92%)	$1,065 (24.41%)
1 BR	$37	$1,750	$1,722 (1.65%)	$1,750 (0.00%)
2 BR	$35	$2,350	$2,362 (-0.49%)	$2,529 (-7.06%)
3 BR	$31	$3,385	$3,354 (0.92%)	$2,763 (22.50%)
4+ BR	$23	$4,298	$4,117 (4.39%)	$3,762 (14.24%)

Historical Rents in Seattle, WA

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Top Cities Near Seattle

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Seattle. The average rent in Seattle is currently $2,556 per month. Our records show that Redmond, WA, with an average rent of $2,401, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Seattle, WA is Bellevue, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,711 per month.

Let's compare Seattle, WA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Seattle, WA is 33.46% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.74% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Seattle, WA are about 12.79% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 48.08% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Seattle, WA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Redmond, WA	$1,926	$2,175	$2,954	$2,401
Bellevue, WA	$2,027	$2,368	$3,096	$2,711

Top Neighborhoods Near Seattle

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Seattle. Some of these neighborhoods include Broadway, Belltown, and Downtown Redmond. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Seattle, WA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Seattle, WA is currently around $2,128 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,128. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Seattle's average rent, which is only $2,060. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Seattle, Broadway has the most affordable average rent at $1,630 per month. Whereas, at $2,720 average rent per month, Downtown Bellevue is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Seattle. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Broadway, Seattle, WA	$1,395	$1,895	$2,721	$1,630
Belltown, Seattle, WA	$1,536	$2,166	$3,118	$1,875
Downtown Redmond, Redmond, WA	$1,926	$2,198	$2,961	$2,381
Downtown Bellevue, Bellevue, WA	$2,027	$2,526	$3,296	$2,720

Top Counties Near Seattle

There are a total of 4 counties located by Seattle, WA.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Seattle

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Seattle, WA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,278. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 98121, Seattle, WA at $1,850 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,728 per month is 98004, Bellevue, WA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,977. That's at least $47 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Seattle, WA is $2,215 per month. Or in other words, $40 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,956 per month. Which comes out to $36 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 zipcodes in Seattle, WA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
98052, Redmond, WA	$1,926	$2,175	$2,954	$2,401
98109, Seattle, WA	$2,098	$2,255	$2,473	$2,154
98122, Seattle, WA	$1,350	$2,107	$2,492	$1,981
98101, Seattle, WA	$2,105	$2,500	$3,631	$2,530
98121, Seattle, WA	$1,536	$2,166	$2,957	$1,850
98004, Bellevue, WA	$2,027	$2,526	$3,296	$2,728

Frequently Asked Questions - Seattle Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for Seattle, WA apartments for rent is approximately $2,060. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Seattle, WA.

How much is a studio apartment in Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,481 and an average price per square feet of $45.03. There are a total of 164 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Seattle.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,051 and an average price per square feet of $37.27. There are a total of 215 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Seattle.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,682 and an average price per square feet of $34.84. There are a total of 128 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Seattle.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Seattle, WA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Seattle, WA?

A reasonable rent price in Seattle, WA is around $1,648/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.