Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Average rent in
Seattle, WA

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.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,995

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,024

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

25%
54%
14%
4%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

55%
45%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 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.

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 $1,950 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%

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%

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

Median rent price$1,995
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,699
increased by41%

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.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Bellevue

$2,699

increased by3%

Last year

Bothell

$2,418

decreased by1%

Last year

Bremerton

$1,850

increased by4%

Last year

Burien

$1,699

decreased by3%

Last year

Edmonds

$1,855

decreased by4%

Last year

Kent

$1,865

decreased by2%

Last year

Kirkland

$2,435

increased by9%

Last year

Lynnwood

$2,175

increased by5%

Last year

Port Orchard

$2,195

increased by9%

Last year

Redmond

$2,457

increased by11%

Last year

Renton

$2,100

Flat

Last year

Shoreline

$1,921

increased by7%

Last year

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

22% higher

Groceries

10% higher

Health

29% higher

Housing

112% higher

Transportation

28% higher

Utilities

1% higher

Apartments for rent in Bellevue

Discover rentals in Seattle, WA

8116 - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

7

Very good

8116

8116 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

1 bed

3 baths

$550

Apartment for rent

304 Bell Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

304 Bell Street

304 Bell St, Seattle, WA 98121

Studio

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Mercury Apartments – Modern Living in a Classic Seattle Building - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

Studio–1 bed

0–1 bath

$599–$1,400

Apartment for rent

Olivehouse Seattle- 02 6537 2nd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.5

Good

Olivehouse Seattle- 02 6537 2nd

6537 2nd Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115

1 bed

1 bath

$625–$700

Apartment for rent

Repden - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

Repden

5632 11th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

1 bed

3 baths

$675

Apartment for rent

ar2107 - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

7.2

Very good

ar2107

2107 Ne 54th St, Seattle, WA 98105

1 bed

3 baths

$690

Apartment for rent

ar4017 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.2

Very good

ar4017

4017 5th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

1 bed

2–3 baths

$690–$695

Apartment for rent

Alcove Ballard Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Alcove Ballard Apartments

1715 Nw 58th St, Seattle, WA 98107

Studio

1 bath

$695–$1,151

Apartment for rent