Average Rent in Washington

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Current Versus Historical Washington Rents

Washington rentals average $1,505 for a studio rental to $3,295 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,029, or roughly $32 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 $50 (2.88%) year-over-year from $1,750 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $72 (-3.50%) year-over-year from $2,053 to $1,981. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $220 (9.37%) year-over-year from $2,353 to $2,573. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $165 (5.95%) year-over-year from $2,775 to $2,940. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,190 (-34.34%) year-over-year from $3,465 to $2,275. 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 16.88% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.04% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.46% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 21.83% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $44.03 $1,800 $1,750 (2.88%) $1,288 (39.72%)
1 BR $37.60 $1,981 $2,053 (-3.50%) $1,615 (22.66%)
2 BR $28.00 $2,573 $2,353 (9.37%) $1,913 (34.50%)
3 BR $22.35 $2,940 $2,775 (5.95%) $2,432 (20.90%)
4+ BR $18.54 $2,275 $3,465 (-34.34%) $3,197 (-28.83%)

Historical Rents in Washington

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Top Cities Near Washington

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $1,810 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Pocatello, ID, with an average rent of $999, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington is Mount Vista, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,401 per month.

Let's compare Washington's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Washington is 36.86% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.89% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington are about 1.32% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.57% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Washington in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pocatello, ID $637 $687 $875 $999
Bellingham, WA $1,415 $1,750 $2,058 $1,725
Portland, OR $950 $1,373 $1,810 $1,810
Seattle, WA $1,591 $2,175 $3,000 $2,195
Mount Vista, WA N/A $2,314 $2,520 $2,401

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Washington. Some of these neighborhoods include Fisher's Landing East and Central Business District. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Washington in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Washington is currently around $2,213 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington's average rent, which is only $2,029. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington, Fisher's Landing East has the most affordable average rent at $1,918 per month. Whereas, at $2,508 average rent per month, Central Business District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Washington. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Fisher's Landing East, Vancouver, WA N/A $1,918 $2,819 $1,918
Central Business District, Seattle, WA $2,295 $2,521 $3,868 $2,508

Top Counties Near Washington

There are a total of 9 counties located by Washington. Some of these counties include Bannock, ID, Canyon, ID, and Whatcom, WA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,825. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bannock, ID. Its average rent per month is $975. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,395, Washington, OR is the most expensive county by Washington.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington is 36.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington is 30.68% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington is 18.59% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Bannock, ID $637 $687 $925 $975
Canyon, ID $400 $1,073 $1,420 $1,495
Whatcom, WA $1,415 $1,738 $2,000 $1,750
Pierce, WA $738 $1,300 $1,698 $1,792
Multnomah, OR $950 $1,400 $1,698 $1,825
Ada, ID $945 $1,095 $1,398 $2,095
Snohomish, WA $999 $1,270 $2,155 $2,098
King, WA $1,599 $2,198 $2,646 $2,255
Washington, OR $1,395 $1,276 $1,773 $2,395

Top Zipcodes Near Washington

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Washington. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,452.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,154. That's at least $50 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Washington is $2,484 per month. Or in other words, $44 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,809 per month. Which comes out to $43 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Washington. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
98109, Seattle, WA $2,013 $2,447 $3,749 $2,395
98101, Seattle, WA $2,295 $2,521 $3,868 $2,508

Frequently Asked Questions - Washington Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Washington?
The average monthly rental price for Washington apartments for rent is approximately $2,029. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Washington 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 Washington.
How much is a studio apartment in Washington?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,505 and an average price per square feet of $44.03. There are a total of 160 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Washington?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,840 and an average price per square feet of $37.60. There are a total of 411 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Washington?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,085 and an average price per square feet of $28.00. There are a total of 283 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington.
How have rent prices in Washington changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Washington can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Washington?
A reasonable rent price in Washington is around $1,623/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.