Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Seattle University, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Seattle

$1,850/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Seattle is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$3.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Seattle

325

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Seattle rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Seattle 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 Seattle University, WA

Rent prices in Seattle vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Seattle is $1,800, whereas a house costs $3,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Seattle run $1,940 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,861.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

-

6%

1 bedroom

$1,950

-

5%

2 bedroom

$2,895

-

1%

3 bedroom

$3,300

-

3%

4 bedroom

$4,920

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,920

The table above reflects average rent prices in Seattle 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 Seattle University, WA

Green House - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

Green House

127 11th Avenue East ##1, Seattle, WA 98102

Studio

0 baths

$445

Centrally located community living. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

Centrally located community living.

1515 Belmont Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Studio

0 baths

$600

Madkin - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

2d ago

7.4

Very good

Madkin

1625 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$600–$2,199

OneOne6 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

8.8

Very good

OneOne6 Apartments

116 13th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

Studio

1 bath

$699–$897

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Frequently asked questions for Seattle University, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Seattle rental market.

How much is rent in Seattle?

The average rent in Seattle is $1,850 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 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Seattle?

To comfortably afford rent in Seattle, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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).

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