Average Rent in Washington

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Current Versus Historical Washington Rents

Washington rentals average $1,295 for a studio rental to $2,695 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,725, or roughly $22 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2023, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $227 (-14.93%) year-over-year from $1,522 to $1,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $9 (0.55%) year-over-year from $1,586 to $1,595. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $19 (1.02%) year-over-year from $1,851 to $1,870. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $30 (1.24%) year-over-year from $2,415 to $2,445. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $81 (2.68%) year-over-year from $3,019 to $3,100. 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 0.09% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.10% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.92% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.62% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.07% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2023 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $38 $1,295 $1,522 (-14.93%) $1,074 (20.60%)
1 BR $29 $1,595 $1,586 (0.55%) $1,402 (13.79%)
2 BR $21 $1,870 $1,851 (1.02%) $1,642 (13.92%)
3 BR $18 $2,445 $2,415 (1.24%) $1,973 (23.90%)
4+ BR $15 $3,100 $3,019 (2.68%) $2,588 (19.81%)

Historical Rents in Washington

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Top Cities Near Washington

There are a total of 29 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $1,595 per month. A total of 18 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Pocatello, ID, with an average rent of $925, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington is Bellevue, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,659 per month.

Let's compare Washington's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Washington is 27.61% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 16.39% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington are about 7.90% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.56% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near Washington in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yakima, WA $675 $875 $1,150 $1,100
Portland, OR $1,100 $1,350 $1,695 $1,495
Gresham, OR $948 $1,195 $1,545 $1,595
Vancouver, WA $1,145 $1,279 $1,495 $1,597
Bellingham, WA $1,275 $1,473 $1,813 $1,710
Beaverton, OR $1,063 $1,295 $1,673 $1,750
Seattle, WA $1,428 $1,838 $2,526 $1,880
Hillsboro, OR $1,272 $1,475 $2,014 $2,073
Redmond, WA $1,897 $2,154 $2,870 $2,334
Bellevue, WA $2,070 $2,492 $3,009 $2,659

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

There are a total of 6 neighborhoods in or near Washington. Some of these neighborhoods include Northwest District, Spokane Valley, and Broadway. We've included all of these top 6 neighborhoods in or near Washington in the following chart.

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near Washington is currently around $1,805 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,805. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington's average rent, which is only $1,725. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington, Northwest District has the most affordable average rent at $1,300 per month. Whereas, at $2,699 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
Northwest District, Portland, OR $1,095 $1,450 $2,200 $1,300
Spokane Valley, WA N/A $1,098 $1,295 $1,300
Broadway, Seattle, WA $1,350 $1,695 $2,450 $1,695
Belltown, Seattle, WA $1,494 $1,916 $2,785 $1,914
Downtown Redmond, Redmond, WA $1,897 $2,155 $2,898 $2,318
Downtown Bellevue, Bellevue, WA $2,045 $2,519 $3,237 $2,699

Top Counties Near Washington

There are a total of 6 counties located by Washington. Some of these counties include Yakima, WA, Cowlitz, WA, and Lewis, WA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,650. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of 20 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bannock, ID. It's average rent per month is $925. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,295, Snohomish, WA is the most expensive county by Washington.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington is 30.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington is 18.06% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington is 9.04% 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 $600 $875 $1,150 $1,150
Cowlitz, WA $750 $935 $1,250 $1,195
Lewis, WA $738 $1,000 $1,395 $1,400
Chelan, WA $920 $1,210 $1,650 $1,650
Clark, WA $1,008 $1,325 $1,550 $1,759
Island, WA $1,000 $1,573 $1,648 $1,773
Whatcom, WA $1,250 $1,450 $1,800 $1,800
King, WA $1,495 $1,900 $2,582 $1,995
Skagit, WA $1,200 $1,450 $1,850 $2,150
Snohomish, WA $2,900 $1,840 $2,300 $2,295

Top Zipcodes Near Washington

There are a total of 30 zipcodes in or near Washington. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,713. A total of 16 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 99201, Spokane, WA at $1,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,800 per month is 97229, Bethany, OR.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,130. That's at least $32 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Washington is $1,400 per month. Or in other words, $28 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,800 per month. Which comes out to $23 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 $1,800 $1,900 $2,000
98225, WA $1,325 $1,473 $1,800 $1,700
97701, Seventh Mountain, OR $1,299 $1,675 $1,895 $2,300
97217, Portland, OR $1,213 $1,375 $1,850 $1,507
97214, Portland, OR $1,150 $1,395 $1,680 $1,398
97202, Portland, OR $1,225 $1,295 $1,700 $1,495
98661, Vancouver, WA $995 $1,247 $1,495 $1,532
97229, Bethany, OR N/A $1,395 $1,798 $2,800
97209, Portland, OR $1,163 $1,495 $3,195 $1,495
97401, Eugene, OR $1,000 $1,138 $1,395 $1,395

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 $1,725. 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 $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $37.50. There are a total of 311 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 $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $29.40. There are a total of 764 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 $1,645 and an average price per square feet of $21.27. There are a total of 1,010 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 -0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Washington?
A reasonable rent price in Washington is around $1,380/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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