Average Rent in Seattle, WA

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Current Versus Historical Seattle, WA Rents

Seattle rentals average $1,495 for a studio rental to $4,548 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,216, or roughly $41 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $49 (3.13%) year-over-year from $1,559 to $1,608. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $344 (17.05%) year-over-year from $2,015 to $2,359. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $419 (16.02%) year-over-year from $2,613 to $3,032. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $293 (8.87%) year-over-year from $3,307 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $240 (5.57%) year-over-year from $4,308 to $4,548. 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 15.39% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.43% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.30% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.02% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$46.52	$1,608	$1,559 (3.13%)	$1,328 (21.07%)
1 BR	$40.70	$2,359	$2,015 (17.05%)	$1,738 (35.70%)
2 BR	$35.62	$3,032	$2,613 (16.02%)	$2,341 (29.54%)
3 BR	$29.48	$3,600	$3,307 (8.87%)	$3,339 (7.81%)
4+ BR	$25.08	$4,548	$4,308 (5.57%)	$4,173 (8.99%)

Historical Rents in Seattle, WA

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Top Cities Near Seattle

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Top Neighborhoods Near Seattle

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Top Counties Near Seattle

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Top Zipcodes Near Seattle

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Seattle, WA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,313.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,934. That's at least $45 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Seattle, WA is $2,410 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,250 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Seattle, 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	$2,444	$3,774	$2,386
98122, Seattle, WA	$1,783	$2,376	$2,726	$2,240

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 $2,216. 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 $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $46.52. There are a total of 145 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 $2,330 and an average price per square feet of $40.70. There are a total of 207 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 $2,945 and an average price per square feet of $35.62. There are a total of 108 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Seattle, WA?

A reasonable rent price in Seattle, WA is around $1,773/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.