Average Rent in Washington

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Current Versus Historical Washington Rents

Washington rentals average $1,650 for a studio rental to $3,480 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $34 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $245 (16.17%) year-over-year from $1,513 to $1,758. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $123 (-6.32%) year-over-year from $1,948 to $1,825. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (11.49%) year-over-year from $2,328 to $2,595. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $111 (-4.03%) year-over-year from $2,748 to $2,638. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $208 (-6.02%) year-over-year from $3,458 to $3,250. 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 12.62% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.49% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.91% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.41% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $43.54 $1,758 $1,513 (16.17%) $1,315 (33.69%)
1 BR $38.61 $1,825 $1,948 (-6.32%) $1,621 (12.56%)
2 BR $31.20 $2,595 $2,328 (11.49%) $1,883 (37.79%)
3 BR $22.74 $2,638 $2,748 (-4.03%) $2,498 (5.58%)
4+ BR $19.74 $3,250 $3,458 (-6.02%) $3,248 (0.05%)

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 $1,650 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 $1,050, 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 57.58% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.47% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington are about 26.21% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.76% 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 $700 $650 $999 $1,050
Boise City, ID $483 $1,200 $1,400 $1,600
Portland, OR $1,148 $1,500 $1,695 $1,650
Seattle, WA $1,683 $2,274 $3,038 $2,252
Mount Vista, WA N/A $2,314 $2,520 $2,401

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Washington. Some of these neighborhoods include Fisher's Landing East, Kerns, and South-Lake Union. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Washington in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Washington is currently around $2,312 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,312. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington's average rent, which is only $2,100. 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 $2,568 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
Kerns, Portland, OR $1,794 $2,193 $3,477 $2,152
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA $2,151 $2,457 $3,732 $2,471
Central Business District, Seattle, WA $2,055 $2,695 $3,663 $2,568

Top Counties Near Washington

There are a total of 7 counties located by Washington. Some of these counties include Bannock, ID, Lane, OR, and Multnomah, OR. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,895. That's roughly around $24 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 $1,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,300, King, WA is the most expensive county by Washington.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington is 39.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington is 32.53% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington is 28.17% 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 $750 $650 $992 $1,050
Lane, OR $995 $1,150 $1,380 $1,250
Multnomah, OR $1,148 $1,425 $1,650 $1,650
Pierce, WA $1,125 $1,323 $1,983 $1,895
Ada, ID $483 $1,200 $1,398 $1,895
Snohomish, WA $800 $1,820 $2,295 $2,297
King, WA $1,728 $2,279 $2,970 $2,300

Top Zipcodes Near Washington

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Washington. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,411.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,055. 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 Washington is $2,395 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,505 per month. Which comes out to $41 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 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 $2,119 $2,395 $3,505 $2,411
98101, Seattle, WA $2,055 $2,695 $3,663 $2,568
98122, Seattle, WA $1,835 $2,221 $3,045 $2,198

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 $2,100. 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $43.54. There are a total of 159 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 $1,960 and an average price per square feet of $38.61. There are a total of 428 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 $2,297 and an average price per square feet of $31.20. There are a total of 266 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 0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Washington?
A reasonable rent price in Washington is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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