Coming ahead of Miami, Honolulu, and Chicago this month, Seattle was the 8th most expensive rental market in the nation. The price of one bedroom units grew 2.2% to a median of $1,850, while two bedroom units increased 2.1% to $2,450.
(Note: This new rent map is interactive so you can zoom and hover over neighborhoods and the legend for more info)
Whittier Heights and Atlantic had some of the fastest growing rents this quarter, both up over 12%.
At a median of $2,185 for one bedroom units, Pike Place Market was the most expensive neighborhood to rent this spring. Close behind, Central Business District ($2,175), Belltown ($2,075), and Pioneer Square ($1,920) were the next priciest areas. More affordable rentals, priced around $1,500, could be found in and around Alki, Briarcliff, and Maple Leaf.
To see how Seattle’s rent compares with the rest of the nation’s, view our May National Rent Report, which analyzes over 1 million active listings available in the month prior.
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