Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 25, 2026
Last updated on March 25, 2026
Last updated on March 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA is $1,995. This is +4%, or $85, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA is $1,995. This is +4%, or $85, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Seattle, WA is $1,900. A 1-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA costs about $1,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,675. Houses for rent in Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,450.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,764 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,577 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,522 | 4% | 5% | |
Studio | $1,380 | No Change | 1% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams | $1,842 | |
Belltown | $2,300 | |
Broadway | $1,745 | |
First Hill | $1,687 | |
Fremont | $1,940 | |
Greenwood | $1,691 | |
Lake City | $1,650 | |
Lower Queen Anne | $2,095 | |
South Lake Union | $2,860 | |
University District | $1,712 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,380
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,764
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,577
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,522
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
South Lake Union
Average rent
$2,860
Broadway
Average rent
$1,745
University District
Average rent
$1,712
Lower Queen Anne
Average rent
$2,095
Belltown
Average rent
$2,300
Adams
Average rent
$1,842
First Hill
Average rent
$1,687
Greenwood
Average rent
$1,691
Fremont
Average rent
$1,940
Lake City
Average rent
$1,650
Apartments
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
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.
Median rent prices in Seattle, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bellevue, WA.
Seattle
higher than the national median
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Seattle, WA is 26% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, WA.
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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 |
8h ago
8116 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
1 bed
3 baths
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
304 Bell St, Seattle, WA 98121
Studio
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1723 Summit Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$599–$1,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6537 2nd Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
1 bed
1 bath
$625–$700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5632 11th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
3 baths
$675
Apartment for rent
8h ago
2107 Ne 54th St, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
3 baths
$690
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4017 5th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
2–3 baths
$690–$695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1715 Nw 58th St, Seattle, WA 98107
Studio
1 bath
$695–$1,151
Apartment for rent
7h ago
112 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1–3 beds
0–4 baths
$2,293–$31,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,340–$18,893
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$27,927
$18,893
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$16,754
$15,789
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$14,965
$10,985
Price drop
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$10,011
$9,807
Price drop
House for rent
8h ago
255 Lenora St, Seattle, WA 98121
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,293–$15,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Broadway townhouse for rent in Seattle
411 Summit Ave E #A, Seattle, WA 98102
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,500
House for rent
Available May 15
1h ago
Verified
224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,340–$18,893
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
701 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$3,995
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
609 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,199–$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3215 Ne 143rd St, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,999
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,505–$2,623
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$2,799
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,990
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
701 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$3,995
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3215 Ne 143rd St, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,999
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$2,799
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,990
Apartment for rent
52m ago
Verified
430 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,064–$3,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
52m ago
Verified
7016 15th Ave Nw, Seattle, WA 98117
1 bed
1 bath
$1,687–$1,923
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
701 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$3,995
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
609 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,199–$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
3215 Ne 143rd St, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio
1 bath
$1,299–$1,499
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
3 beds
2 baths
$2,599–$2,990
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio
1 bath
$1,505–$1,936
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
8520 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio
1 bath
$895–$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio
1 bath
$895–$1,250
Apartment for rent
52m ago
Verified
7016 15th Ave Nw, Seattle, WA 98117
1 bed
1 bath
$1,687–$1,923
Apartment for rent
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 $1,550 last month.

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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.
Crystal 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.