Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Average rent in
Seattle, WA

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA is $1,995. This is +5%, or $95, higher than the national average.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,995

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,110

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA is $1,995. This is +5%, or $95, higher than the national average.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

26%
53%
14%
3%
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 increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,895. A 1-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA costs about $1,925 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,595. Houses for rent in Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,925

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,700

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,650

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,650

1%

16%

Studio

$1,350

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

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 by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,710
increased by43%

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

$2,710

increased by2%

Last year

Bothell

$2,450

increased by6%

Last year

Bremerton

$1,800

increased by4%

Last year

Burien

$1,650

decreased by3%

Last year

Edmonds

$1,895

decreased by10%

Last year

Kent

$1,917

increased by2%

Last year

Kirkland

$2,543

increased by17%

Last year

Lynnwood

$2,175

increased by6%

Last year

Port Orchard

$2,200

increased by5%

Last year

Redmond

$2,457

increased by11%

Last year

Renton

$2,099

decreased by1%

Last year

Shoreline

$1,835

Flat

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 Auburn

Discover rentals in Seattle, WA

Green House - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

Green House

127 11th Avenue East ##1, Seattle, WA 98102

Studio

0 baths

$445

Apartment for rent

Centrally located community living. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.4

Very good

Centrally located community living.

1515 Belmont Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Studio

0–1 bath

$450–$899

Apartment for rent

8116 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7

Very good

8116

8116 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

1 bed

3 baths

$550

Apartment for rent

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

19h ago

8

Very good

Studio–1 bed

0–1 bath

$599–$1,400

Apartment for rent

422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!

422 11th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

Studio

1 bath

$600–$1,149

Apartment for rent

Affordable Studios on Cap Hill! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Affordable Studios on Cap Hill!

227 Boylston Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

Studio

1 bath

$615–$1,237

Apartment for rent

Cozy Studios in the U District - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.4

Very good

Cozy Studios in the U District

4047 8th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Studio

1 bath

$625–$750

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

6.5

Good

Olivehouse Seattle- 02 6537 2nd

6537 2nd Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115

1 bed

1 bath

$625–$750

Apartment for rent