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2h ago
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1146 Harrison St #13, Seattle, WA 98109
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$4,370
House for rent
3h ago
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$4,025
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6h ago
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Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$2,295
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9h ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$3,040
Price drop
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15h ago
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4337 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Fitness center
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,876–$2,186
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,479–$5,000
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2d ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$774–$1,978
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2d ago
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$2,799
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2d ago
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12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$2,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,990
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In-Unit Laundry
Outdoor Space
Dishwasher
Storage
3d ago
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3215 Ne 143rd St, Seattle, WA 98125
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$2,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
7524 35th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA 98126
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$2,599
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$950–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5h ago
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Studio
0–1 bath
$1,149–$2,549
Apartment for rent
6h ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$2,497
Apartment for rent
8h ago
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$2,880
Apartment for rent
13h ago
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Studio–2 beds
0–1 bath
$999–$2,899
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
7339 43rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
On-site laundry | Balcony | Hardwood floor
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,199–$1,750
Apartment for rent
15h ago
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5020 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA 98136
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$3,050
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,575–$2,375
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
123 Bellevue Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
Elevator | Controlled access | On-site laundry
Studio
1 bath
$1,360–$1,840
Price drop
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1d ago
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10215 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,455–$2,814
Apartment for rent
1d ago
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7016 15th Ave Nw, Seattle, WA 98117
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$1,511–$1,766
Apartment for rent
1d ago
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10500 Meridian Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
Fitness center | Elevator | Wheelchair accessible
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,769–$2,449
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$995–$1,425
Apartment for rent
3d ago
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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$2,579
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3d ago
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315 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,595–$3,115
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,275
Price drop
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13h ago
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Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,770–$8,380
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14h ago
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Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$2,600
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19h ago
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Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,570–$1,970
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1d ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,925–$1,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,960–$3,355
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,198–$1,766
Apartment for rent
1d ago
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Studio
1–3 baths
$1,250–$1,495
Price drop
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4d ago
Verified
4225 11th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
Verified
13730 Lake City Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
In-unit laundry | Fitness center | Hardwood floor
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,360–$2,496
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
733 Summit Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$1,835
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
838 Ne 66th St, Seattle, WA 98115
In-unit laundry | Fitness center | Dishwasher
Studio
1 bath
$1,275–$1,375
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15m ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,195–$1,625
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1103 Summit Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
On-site laundry | Roof deck | Outdoor space
Studio
1 bath
$1,375–$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
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4322 7th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105
On-site laundry | Balcony | Hardwood floor
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,685
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
4h ago
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6023 Sw Stevens St, Seattle, WA 98116
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$3,695
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
Studio
0–1 bath
$995–$1,349
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The Zumper Seattle Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to identify the most and least expensive cities and those with the fastest growing rents. The Washington state one-bedroom median rent was $1,580 last month.
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The Zumper Seattle Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Crystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.
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Well Toto, it looks like we are not in Kansas anymore, and it seems we've arrived in the Emerald City. In addition to your new brain, heart and courage, you'll soon become tech-savvy, over-caffeinated and learn to love the rain – you might even dance in it on occasion. Speaking of caffeine, welcome to coffee city – let's get you acquainted with your new hangout spots. You've got the original Starbucks so that's pretty cool, but you also have boutique spots like Victrola Coffee and Neptune Coffee, where you can meet new people or just hunker down with your latte and laptop.
Technology is the dominant industry in this city, so it's totally acceptable to unleash your inner geek here. In fact, it's cool to be a nerd in Seattle. But if you want to be the next Kurt Cobain or Macklemore, that works, too. Seattle is known for being a particularly open and accepting place to reside, particularly with regard to the gay community. Whoever you are and whatever you do, what you'll love most about Seattle is how easy is it to escape to the mountains and the ocean for a weekend getaway. The proximity to the natural beauty that surrounds Seattle makes it a particularly desirable place. First stop when you get home? Dick's Drive In, a classic Seattle burger joint, followed by Molly Moon's Ice Cream. Now click your heels – scratch that – your rainboots three times, and let's find your new apartment in Oz town.
The Seattle employment outlook is a combination of classic industry and internet-tech companies of the new economy. The Port of Seattle is the 8th largest in the country, and a major gateway for trade with Asia and cruises to Alaska. Freight forwarder Expeditors International is still in the Fortune 500, as well as Seattle-based Starbucks. The financial sector includes prominent players such as Capital One and conglomerate Vulcan Inc. Meanwhile, the startup hotbed is cooking, ignited by the wild success of companies like Amazon.com, Allrecipes.com, Classmates.com, WhitePages.com, and Zillow.com. The video game industry is booming, thanks to Arenanet, Big Fish Games, PopCap, and Sucker Punch Productions. There are also supercomputers are being built at Cray Inc., and a growing biotech field with companies such as Juno Therapeutics, Kineta, Seattle Genetics, and ZymoGenetics.
Seattle rent data for:
As of today, you'll find 2,002 apartments for rent in Seattle, with a median rent price of $1,995 per month. Seattle has seen a 3%—or $77—increase in median rent price compared to the previous year.Average Rent
$1,995Year Over Year Change
3%
$77
Rentals available, last 30 days
2,002
The average rent in Seattle, WA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,995, which is a 3.43% increase year-over-year.
The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Seattle, WA is about $1,913. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Seattle, WA is $2,650, and studios are about $1,395 per month.
See more Seattle, WA rent data on our rent research page.
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Disclaimer: School ratings from Niche are intended for informational purposes only. Check with the nearby schools to verify eligibility and zoning criteria before using this data to decide on your next home.
6110 28 av nw
seattle, WA, 98107
3311 ne 60 st
seattle, WA, 98115
1700 n 90th st
seattle, WA, 98115
7711 43rd ave ne
seattle, WA, 98115
2424 7 av w
seattle, WA, 98119
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Age Range
0-19
17%
20-34
32%
35-44
15%
45-64
22%
65+
12%
Language
English
78%
Spanish
4%
Indo Euro
4%
Asia Pac
10%
Other
2%
Education
No HS
4%
High School
23%
Bachelor's
43%
Master's
18%
Prof Degree
5%
Doctorate
3%
Household Income
0-25k
13%
25-50k
13%
50-75k
13%
75-100k
11%
100-150k
18%
150k+
30%
Seattle locals spend about 27 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. Residents or visitors looking to take public transit can hop on a bus, street car or water ferry run by King County Metro or Seattle Department of Transportation to navigate Seattle and nearby areas. The best way to fly in or out of Seattle is through Seattle Tacoma International Airport, 11.63 miles away.
Scores for Seattle are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.
We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Seattle, 63% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is higher than the national average of 60%.
Top Three Reasons to Live in Seattle
Parks & recreation
86%Satisfaction rating
Public transportation
80%Satisfaction rating
Pet friendly
74%Satisfaction rating
Other Things to Consider
Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.
How we got this dataThe overall cost of living in Seattle, WA is 45% higher than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Seattle you can expect groceries to cost more than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $3.87 per carton, and milk $4.94. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $209 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.
CATEGORY | AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE |
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Goods & Services | 22% higher |
Groceries | 10% higher |
Utilities | 1% higher |
Transportation | 28% higher |
Health | 29% higher |
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Seattle residents appreciate the city's vibrant cultural scene, with an abundance of music, art, and dining options. Many enjoy the proximity to nature, whether it's hiking in nearby parks or taking in views of the water and mountains. The availability of public transportation is also seen as a plus for getting around. However, parking can be a challenge in some neighborhoods, and complaints about the high cost of living are common among renters. Overall, the diverse atmosphere and varied amenities make it an appealing place to live, despite some of its drawbacks.
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA is approximately $1,994, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $2,728.
Rents in Seattle, WA have been declining. In 2024, the average monthly rent decreased by 5.5% year-over-year.
The best time to look for an apartment in Seattle is during the winter months, as prices can be about 7% lower compared to the summer. November is the least competitive month.
Popular neighborhoods include Broadway, First Hill, and Wedgwood. These areas are in high demand, offering a vibrant mix of amenities and lifestyle options.
Yes, about 75.44% of the apartment listings in Seattle are pet-friendly.
Utilities are included in approximately 14% of apartment listings in Seattle.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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