Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 25, 2025
Average rent in
Seattle, WA
Last updated on September 25, 2025
Last updated on September 25, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA is $2,050. This is +4%, or $75, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,050
3%Total rentals
2,139
for rent on Zumper.com
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA is $2,050. This is +4%, or $75, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.
Rent price trends in
Seattle, WA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Seattle, WA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Seattle, WA is $1,900. A 1-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA costs about $1,925 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,695. Houses for rent in Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,695.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,929 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,850 | 2% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | No Change | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $4,595 | 4% | 26% | |
Studio | $1,397 | No Change | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams | $1,960 | |
Belltown | $2,390 | |
Broadway | $1,850 | |
First Hill | $1,870 | |
Fremont | $2,195 | |
Lake City | $1,695 | |
Lower Queen Anne | $1,995 | |
Roosevelt | $1,850 | |
South Lake Union | $2,719 | |
University District | $1,725 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,395 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,695 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,334 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,929
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,595
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
26%
South Lake Union
Average rent
$2,719
Broadway
Average rent
$1,850
University District
Average rent
$1,725
Lower Queen Anne
Average rent
$1,995
First Hill
Average rent
$1,870
Belltown
Average rent
$2,390
Adams
Average rent
$1,960
Fremont
Average rent
$2,195
Lake City
Average rent
$1,695
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,850
Apartments
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,334
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Seattle, 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.
Compare rent prices in Seattle, WA to other cities
Median rent prices in Seattle, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bellevue, WA.
Seattle
4%higher than the national median
40%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Seattle, WA is 26% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, WA.
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Cost of living in
Seattle, WA
The overall cost of living in Seattle, WA is 45% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 22% higher |
Groceries | 10% higher |
Health | 29% higher |
Housing | 112% higher |
Transportation | 28% higher |
Utilities | 1% higher |
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4d ago
127 11th Avenue East ##1, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio
0 baths
$445
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22h ago
8116 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
1 bed
3 baths
$575
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2d ago
5015 17th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$600
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45m ago
1625 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
0 baths
$625
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5d+ ago
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1213 Ne 102nd St #3, Seattle, WA 98125
1 bed
1 bath
$675
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University District apartment for rent in Seattle
4720 17th Ave Ne #A, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$695
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Wallingford apartment for rent in Seattle
4017 5th Ave Ne #1E, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
0 baths
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Available Sep 1
3h ago
1515 Belmont Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$699–$1,350
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3h ago
112 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1–3 beds
0–4 baths
$2,544–$31,995
Price drop
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11h ago
2315 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,585–$11,350
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4h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$11,173
Apartment for rent
1d ago
255 Lenora St, Seattle, WA 98121
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,755–$11,381
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5d+ ago
525 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,750–$9,173
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2015 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,985–$9,105
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$9,711
$9,034
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
Westlake townhouse for rent in Seattle
1707B Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
3 beds
3 baths
$8,995
House for rent
Available Oct 1
17m ago
Verified
701 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$4,025
Apartment for rent
17m ago
Verified
609 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$2,295
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,270–$11,173
House for rent
15h ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,990
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$3,040
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
3621 33rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$774–$1,978
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
522 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$5,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$1,849
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,990
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
522 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$5,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$1,849
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$940–$2,799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3215 Ne 143rd St, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$2,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
430 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,181–$3,525
Apartment for rent
17m ago
Verified
10215 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,455–$2,794
Apartment for rent
17m ago
Verified
701 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$4,025
Apartment for rent
17m ago
Verified
609 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$2,295
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,390–$9,034
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio
1 bath
$1,595–$1,915
Price drop
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20h ago
Verified
3621 33rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$774–$1,978
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
2 beds
2 baths
$1,849
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7524 35th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA 98126
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,999
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
522 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,375–$5,000
Apartment for rent
Seattle Metro Report
The Zumper Seattle Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to identify the most and least expensive cities and those with the fastest growing rents. The Washington state one-bedroom median rent was $1,580 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Bellevue ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,320.
- Redmond was the second priciest, with rent at $2,170.
- Bothell ranked as the third most expensive city with rent at $2,040.
The Least Expensive
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Puyallup had the fastest growing rent, up 6.5% since this time last year.
- Tacoma saw rent climb 5.7%, making it the second fastest growing.
- Bellingham was third with rent increasing 5.3%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
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