Last updated on October 15, 2026

Average rent in
SeaTac, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Seatac

$1,797/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Seatac is $1,797 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $102 less per month.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Seatac

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Seatac rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in SeaTac, WA

Average rent prices in Seatac have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in SeaTac, WA

Rent prices in Seatac vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Seatac is $1,695, whereas a house costs $3,032. 1-bedroom apartments in Seatac run $1,571 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

2%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,595

6%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,992

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,589

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,450

10%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,992

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,589

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in SeaTac, 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.

How does rent in Seatac, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Seatac and Bainbridge Island by all bedroom counts and property types.

Seatac

Median rent price$1,797
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,158
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Seatac, WA is 43% lower than the median rent in Bainbridge Island, WA.

Discover rentals in SeaTac, WA

Puerta Villa Apartment - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Puerta Villa Apartment

3051 S 188th St, Seatac, WA 98188

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725–$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
20810 31st Lane S - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.5

Very good

20810 31st Lane S

20810 31st Ln S, Seatac, WA 98198

2 beds

1 bath

$1,754

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
20036 30th Ave S #S6 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Seatac

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3351 S 175th St - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

Apartment for rent in SeaTac

3 beds

2 baths

$2,699

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for SeaTac, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Seatac rental market.

How much is rent in Seatac?

The average rent in Seatac is $1,797 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Seatac?

Average rent prices in Seatac have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Seatac rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Seatac is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $102 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Seatac?

To comfortably afford rent in Seatac, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Seatac?

Historically, May offers the lowest rental prices in SeaTac, running about 12% lower than September's peak rates. If rental inventory returns to the market, monitoring during traditionally lower-demand periods like May could provide better pricing opportunities when availability recovers.

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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