Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
City University, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Seattle
$2,498/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Seattle is $2,498 per month as of September 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $598 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Seattle
793
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Seattle rentals at each price point
Rent trends in City University, WA
Average rent prices in Seattle have increased by 4% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
City University, WA
Rent prices in Seattle vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Seattle is $2,377, whereas a house costs $3,965. 1-bedroom apartments in Seattle run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,994.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,590 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $2,249 | - | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,977 | - | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,695 | - | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,975 | - | 5% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in City University, WA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,377 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,965 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $657 | - |  3% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,590
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,249
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,977
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,695
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,975
Last year
5%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in City University, WA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,377
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Houses
Average rent
$3,965
Rooms
Average rent
$657
Last year
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in City University, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Discover rentals in City University, WA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Renton
Studio
1 bath
$441
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Moss Bay apartment for rent in Kirkland
Studio
0 baths
$495
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
3d ago
1625 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$600–$2,199
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2107 Ne 54th St, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
3 baths
$690
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Bellevue condo for rent in Bellevue
3 beds
2.5 baths
$22,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Medina
4 beds
4.5 baths
$17,000
House for rent
2d ago
Seward Park house for rent in Seattle
5 beds
3.5 baths
$13,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lakeview house for rent in Kirkland
4 beds
4.5 baths
$13,000
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
11030 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,831–$3,213
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
123 112th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,596
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8520 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio
1 bath
$925–$1,025
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
11030 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,831–$3,213
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
123 112th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,596
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,300
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
11030 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,831–$3,213
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
123 112th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,596
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8520 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio
1 bath
$925–$1,025
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio
1 bath
$895–$1,275
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for City University, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Seattle rental market.
How much is rent in Seattle?
The average rent in Seattle is $2,498 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Seattle?
Average rent prices in Seattle have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Seattle rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Seattle is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $598 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Seattle?
To comfortably afford rent in Seattle, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).