Average Rent in Seattle, WA

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Current Versus Historical Seattle, WA Rents

Seattle rentals average $1,635 for a studio rental to $4,623 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,262, or roughly $41 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $297 (20.31%) year-over-year from $1,461 to $1,758. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $314 (15.87%) year-over-year from $1,979 to $2,293. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $591 (22.49%) year-over-year from $2,627 to $3,218. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $564 (16.55%) year-over-year from $3,408 to $3,973. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $558 (-12.23%) year-over-year from $4,558 to $4,000. 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 17.97% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.69% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.93% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.71% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.36% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$45.55	$1,758	$1,461 (20.31%)	$1,355 (29.76%)
1 BR	$40.61	$2,293	$1,979 (15.87%)	$1,749 (31.10%)
2 BR	$37.41	$3,218	$2,627 (22.49%)	$2,374 (35.56%)
3 BR	$29.17	$3,973	$3,408 (16.55%)	$3,463 (14.73%)
4+ BR	$25.93	$4,000	$4,558 (-12.23%)	$4,388 (-8.83%)

Historical Rents in Seattle, WA

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Top Cities Near Seattle

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near Seattle

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Seattle. Some of these neighborhoods include South-Lake Union and Central Business District. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Seattle, WA in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Seattle, WA is currently around $2,486 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Seattle's average rent, which is only $2,262. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Seattle, South-Lake Union has the most affordable average rent at $2,468 per month. Whereas, at $2,504 average rent per month, Central Business District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Seattle. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA	$2,151	$2,450	$3,732	$2,468
Central Business District, Seattle, WA	$2,096	$2,690	$3,663	$2,504

Top Counties Near Seattle

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Seattle

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Seattle, WA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,392. 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 $2,202 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,504 per month is 98101, Seattle, WA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,052. That's at least $46 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Seattle, WA is $2,392 per month. Or in other words, $44 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,636 per month. Which comes out to $41 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 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	$2,052	$2,392	$3,636	$2,392
98101, Seattle, WA	$2,096	$2,690	$3,663	$2,504
98122, Seattle, WA	$1,835	$2,256	$3,026	$2,202

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 $2,262. 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 $1,635 and an average price per square feet of $45.55. There are a total of 125 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 $2,284 and an average price per square feet of $40.61. There are a total of 223 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 $3,025 and an average price per square feet of $37.41. There are a total of 98 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 0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Seattle, WA?

A reasonable rent price in Seattle, WA is around $1,809/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.