Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Seattle, WA rent rose 1.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters today are paying $81 more per month on average than last year, continuing a modest upward trend in the market.
Compared to national trends
Seattle runs 2.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with a moderate premium and 2,027 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Seattle rent for about $1,355/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,950/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,795/month. Houses command a higher median at $3,695/month compared to apartments at $1,895/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Seattle, WA, Rainier View rents fell 55.9% year over year to $1,850/month, View Ridge dropped 53.4% to $2,095/month, and Briarcliff declined 53.1% to $1,995/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide 1.5% rise and show significant neighborhood-level variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Seattle
$1,995/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Seattle is $1,995 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Seattle
2,027
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Seattle rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Seattle, WA
Average rent prices in Seattle have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,895, whereas a house costs $3,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Seattle run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,355 |  1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,795 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,797 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,495 | 3% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams | $1,695 | |
Belltown | $2,255 | |
Broadway | $1,746 | |
Columbia City | $1,530 | |
First Hill | $1,675 | |
Fremont | $1,895 | |
Greenwood | $1,638 | |
Lower Queen Anne | $2,195 | |
South Lake Union | $2,950 | |
University District | $1,592 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,895 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,695 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $975 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,355
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,797
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
South Lake Union
Average rent
$2,950
Broadway
Average rent
$1,746
University District
Average rent
$1,592
Lower Queen Anne
Average rent
$2,195
Belltown
Average rent
$2,255
Adams
Average rent
$1,695
First Hill
Average rent
$1,675
Greenwood
Average rent
$1,638
Fremont
Average rent
$1,895
Columbia City
Average rent
$1,530
Apartments
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
1%
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
2%higher than the national median
52%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Seattle, WA is 33% 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 | 25% higher |
| Groceries | 11% higher |
| Health | 19% higher |
| Housing | 106% higher |
| Transportation | 35% higher |
| Utilities | No difference |
Discover rentals in Seattle, WA
1d ago
5632 11th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
3 baths
$675
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2107 Ne 54th St, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
3 baths
$690
Apartment for rent
10h ago
4559 5th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
3 baths
$695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1625 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$723–$1,548
Apartment for rent
5h ago
112 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1–3 beds
0–4 baths
$2,293–$31,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–5 beds
1–3 baths
$1,280–$9,830
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$16,559
$16,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Phinney Ridge house for rent in Seattle
5 beds
4 baths
$11,000
$10,450
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 8
11h ago
Verified
5260 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio
1 bath
$1,774–$2,004
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11222 11222 - 11244 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,475
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3036 16th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,150
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
8520 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio
1 bath
$895–$960
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,580
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,305
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$2,245
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1330 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Studio
1 bath
$1,249–$1,499
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11222 11222 - 11244 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,475
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
8520 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio
1 bath
$895–$960
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4337 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,435–$1,665
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
522 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$5,000
Price drop
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 $1,995 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Seattle?
Average rent prices in Seattle have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Seattle rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Seattle is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Seattle?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle are Columbia City ($1,530/mo), University District ($1,592/mo), and Greenwood ($1,638/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Seattle?
To comfortably afford rent in Seattle, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Seattle?
Seattle's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,800 monthly. One-bedroom rents declined 2.9% from the previous year, whereas 2-bedroom prices remained relatively stable.
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 $1,573 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 $2,400.
- Bothell placed third with rent at $2,060.
The Least Expensive
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Oak Harbor had the largest annual rent price growth rate, up 17.7%.
- Lynnwood saw rent jump 7.4%, making it second.
- Redmond was third with rent increasing 7.1%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Oak Harbor had the largest monthly rent price growth rate, up 6.3%.
- Bellingham placed second with rent climbing 5.7%.
- Bellevue saw rent increase 5.2%, 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.