Last updated on May 19, 2026

Average rent in
Seattle University, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Seattle

$1,795/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Seattle is $1,795 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $154 less per month.

$3.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Seattle

281

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Seattle rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 1% 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 $1,775, whereas a house costs $3,762. 1-bedroom apartments in Seattle run $2,019 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,960.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

-

3%

1 bedroom

$2,030

-

4%

2 bedroom

$3,149

-

4%

3 bedroom

$3,775

-

41%

4 bedroom

$1,311

-

257%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,030

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,149

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,775

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,311

Last year

257%

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

20m ago

7.1

Very good

Green House

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

Studio

0 baths

$445

Apartment for rent

Bryant Manor Phase I - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

4d ago

7.7

Very good

Bryant Manor Phase I

1801 E Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122

Studio–4 beds

1–2 baths

$775–$2,351

Apartment for rent

The Views at Madison - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.5

Very good

The Views at Madison

1615 19th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

2 beds

2 baths

$859–$2,080

Apartment for rent

Roost on 23rd - Rooming House - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

Roost on 23rd - Rooming House

1510 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

1 bed

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,795 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Seattle?

Average rent prices in Seattle have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Seattle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Seattle is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $154 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 $72,000/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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