Seattle started off the year as the 8th most expensive rental market in the nation, coming ahead of Miami, San Diego, and Honolulu. The price of one bedroom units grew 1.1% to $1,830, while two bedrooms dropped 1.6% to $2,400 last month.
(This map is interactive so zoom and hover over the neighborhoods and legend for more info.)
While Bryant and Georgetown had the fastest growing rents this quarter, up 14% and 12%, respectively, Rainier Beach and International District saw the biggest rent dips, down 13% and 10%, respectively.
All above the $2,000 threshold, Pike Place Market, Belltown, and Central Business District were the most expensive neighborhoods to rent this winter. Pioneer Square ($1,940), Westlake ($1,875), and Lower Queen Anne ($1,850) were the next priciest areas. More affordable rentals, priced between $1,100 – $1,200, could be found in Highland Park, Crown Hill, and South Park.
See how Seattle’s rent compares with the rest of the nation’s by viewing our February National Rent Report, which analyzes over 1 million active listings available in the month prior.
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For a refresher on how we analyze our rental data, view our methodology blog post here.



