Average Rent in Washington

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Current Versus Historical Washington Rents

Washington rentals average $1,350 for a studio rental to $3,298 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,850, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $18 (-1.40%) year-over-year from $1,313 to $1,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $101 (-6.13%) year-over-year from $1,651 to $1,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $15 (-0.79%) year-over-year from $1,900 to $1,885. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (1.69%) year-over-year from $2,458 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $138 (4.34%) year-over-year from $3,187 to $3,325. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.90% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.39% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.45% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $3.24 $1,295 $1,313 (-1.40%) $1,536 (-15.70%)
1 BR $2.60 $1,550 $1,651 (-6.13%) $1,522 (1.84%)
2 BR $1.88 $1,885 $1,900 (-0.79%) $1,734 (8.70%)
3 BR $1.51 $2,500 $2,458 (1.69%) $2,163 (15.56%)
4+ BR $1.37 $3,325 $3,187 (4.34%) $2,782 (19.53%)

Historical Rents in Washington

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Top Cities Near Washington

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $1,560 per month. A total of 19 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Yakima, WA, with an average rent of $995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington is Bellevue, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,204 per month.

Let's compare Washington's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Washington is 24.26% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 17.76% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington are about 14.57% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.30% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Washington in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yakima, WA $695 $898 $1,113 $995
Gresham, OR $948 $1,195 $1,495 $1,450
Portland, OR $1,150 $1,375 $1,645 $1,475
Vancouver, WA $1,238 $1,395 $1,550 $1,595
Beaverton, OR N/A $1,350 $1,695 $1,600
Bellingham, WA $1,290 $1,475 $1,798 $1,900
Seattle, WA $1,498 $1,930 $2,700 $2,050
Hillsboro, OR N/A $1,450 $1,750 $2,100
Redmond, WA $2,036 $2,501 $3,184 $2,599
Bellevue, WA $2,230 $2,989 $3,617 $3,204

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

There are a total of 9 neighborhoods in or near Washington. Some of these neighborhoods include Spokane Valley, Northwest District, and West University. We've included all of these top 9 neighborhoods in or near Washington in the following chart.

The average rent for these 9 neighborhoods in or near Washington is currently around $1,725 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,725. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington, Spokane Valley has the most affordable average rent at $1,295 per month. Whereas, at $3,195 average rent per month, Downtown Bellevue is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Washington. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Spokane Valley, WA $995 $1,095 $1,395 $1,295
Northwest District, Portland, OR $1,150 $1,412 $1,923 $1,299
West University, Eugene, OR $1,035 $1,095 $1,395 $1,325
Broadway, Seattle, WA $1,495 $1,834 $2,595 $1,725
Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA $1,300 $1,450 $1,763 $1,725
Belltown, Seattle, WA $1,566 $2,109 $3,037 $2,025
Downtown Redmond, Redmond, WA $2,036 $2,519 $3,184 $2,548
Sehome, Bellingham, WA $1,300 $1,350 $1,895 $2,550
Downtown Bellevue, Bellevue, WA $2,230 $3,032 $4,011 $3,195

Top Counties Near Washington

There are a total of 9 counties located by Washington. Some of these counties include Yakima, WA, Kittitas, WA, and Island, WA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,625. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 21 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Yakima, WA. It's average rent per month is $1,095. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, Snohomish, WA is the most expensive county by Washington.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington is 25.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington is 19.35% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington is 13.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yakima, WA $673 $895 $1,200 $1,095
Kittitas, WA $1,300 $1,015 $1,413 $1,575
Island, WA $1,000 $1,225 $1,650 $1,700
Chelan, WA $895 $1,238 $1,750 $1,700
Clark, WA $1,295 $1,395 $1,595 $1,730
Whatcom, WA $1,290 $1,475 $1,785 $1,900
Washington, OR $663 $1,395 $1,695 $2,001
Pierce, WA $2,500 $1,395 $1,723 $2,150
King, WA $1,595 $1,995 $2,731 $2,227
Snohomish, WA $5,000 $2,017 $2,434 $2,700

Top Zipcodes Near Washington

There are a total of 23 zipcodes in or near Washington. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,595. A total of 15 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 97301, Salem, OR at $1,225 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,358 per month is 98004, Bellevue, WA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,198. That's at least $3 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Washington is $1,435 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,895 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Washington. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
59718, Gallatin County, MT N/A $1,695 $2,075 $2,200
98225, WA $1,290 $1,463 $1,800 $1,900
97701, Seventh Mountain, OR $1,295 $1,698 $2,000 $2,325
97217, Portland, OR $1,198 $1,365 $1,895 $1,495
97214, Portland, OR $1,200 $1,375 $1,745 $1,385
97202, Portland, OR $1,125 $1,395 $1,610 $1,495
98661, Vancouver, WA N/A $1,198 $1,550 $1,595
97209, Portland, OR $1,125 $1,525 $2,255 $1,395
97401, Eugene, OR $1,075 $1,095 $1,450 $1,395
97301, Salem, OR $1,075 $1,100 $1,363 $1,225

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 $1,850. 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 $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $3.24. There are a total of 433 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 $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $2.60. There are a total of 820 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 $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $1.88. There are a total of 972 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 -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Washington?
A reasonable rent price in Washington is around $1,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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