Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Seattle
$1,975/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Seattle is $1,975 per month as of September 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $75 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Seattle
2,307
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Seattle rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Seattle, WA
Average rent prices in Seattle have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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
Seattle, WA
Rent prices in Seattle vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Seattle is $1,834, whereas a house costs $3,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Seattle run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,538.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,375 |  1% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,650 | 1% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 1% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $4,495 | 6% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams | $1,800 | |
Belltown | $2,257 | |
Broadway | $1,750 | |
First Hill | $1,725 | |
Fremont | $1,995 | |
Greenwood | $1,595 | |
Lower Queen Anne | $1,995 | |
Minor | $1,717 | |
South Lake Union | $2,840 | |
University District | $1,525 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,834 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,295 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,595 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,214 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,495
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
Broadway
Average rent
$1,750
South Lake Union
Average rent
$2,840
University District
Average rent
$1,525
Lower Queen Anne
Average rent
$1,995
Belltown
Average rent
$2,257
First Hill
Average rent
$1,725
Adams
Average rent
$1,800
Greenwood
Average rent
$1,595
Minor
Average rent
$1,717
Fremont
Average rent
$1,995
Apartments
Average rent
$1,834
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,595
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,214
Last 30 days
2%
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.
How does rent in Seattle, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Seattle and Bellevue by all bedroom counts and property types.
Seattle
4%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Seattle, WA is 31% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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Cost of living in Seattle, WA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 26% higher |
| Groceries | 10% higher |
| Health | 18% higher |
| Housing | 108% higher |
| Transportation | 33% higher |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Seattle, WA
5d+ ago
127 11th Avenue East ##1, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio
0 baths
$445
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1625 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$450–$2,199
Apartment for rent
3d ago
304 Bell St, Seattle, WA 98121
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$595–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1515 Belmont Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
0 baths
$600–$699
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,360–$29,970
Apartment for rent
7h ago
112 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1–3 beds
0–4 baths
$2,293–$27,092
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Dunlap house for rent in Seattle
7936 Seward Park Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
5 beds
3 baths
$13,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Seward Park house for rent in Seattle
5 beds
3.5 baths
$13,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
5260 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio
1 bath
$1,589–$1,949
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3036 16th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695–$1,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11222 11222 - 11244 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595–$1,695
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
522 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$2,200
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,415–$1,525
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
7339 43rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,195–$1,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11222 11222 - 11244 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595–$1,695
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
522 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$2,200
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4337 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,405–$2,215
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Seattle, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Seattle rental market.
How much is rent in Seattle?
The average rent in Seattle is $1,975 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Seattle?
Average rent prices in Seattle have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Seattle rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Seattle is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Seattle?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle are University District ($1,525/mo), Greenwood ($1,595/mo), and Minor ($1,717/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Seattle?
To comfortably afford rent in Seattle, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Seattle?
December represents the best time to apartment hunt in Seattle, with the lowest rents of the year and the least competitive market conditions. July sees the highest rents, creating approximately a 6% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
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 $1,574 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Bellevue ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,650.
- Redmond was the second priciest, with rent at $2,340.
- Issaquah placed third with rent at $2,250.
The Least Expensive
- Wenatchee was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,290.
- Lakewood ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,300.
- University Place & Tacoma tied for third with rents both at $1,400.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Bellevue had the largest annual rent price growth rate, up 14.2%.
- Oak Harbor ranked second with rent climbing 11.2%.
- Redmond was third with rent increasing 7.8%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Oak Harbor had the largest monthly rent price growth rate, up 5.7%.
- Edmonds placed second with rent climbing 3.6%.
- South Hill saw rent increase 2.7%, making it third.
About
The Zumper Seattle Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.