Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Belltown, Seattle, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Belltown

$2,300/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Belltown is $2,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$3.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Belltown

71

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Belltown rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Belltown, Seattle, WA

Average rent prices in Belltown have decreased by 2% 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 Belltown, Seattle, WA

Rent prices in Belltown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Belltown is $2,280. 1-bedroom apartments in Belltown run $2,455 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,681

3%

3%

1 bedroom

$2,397

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$3,655

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$5,474

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,681

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,397

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,655

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,474

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Belltown, 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 Belltown, Seattle, WA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Belltown and Broadway by all bedroom counts and property types.

Belltown

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Belltown, Seattle, WA is 28% higher than the median rent in Broadway, Seattle, WA.

Discover rentals in Belltown, Seattle, WA

4d ago

7.8

Very good

304 Bell Street

304 Bell St, Seattle, WA 98121

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$695–$1,595

Oregon Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Oregon Apartments

2305 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Studio

1 bath

$799

Graham Terry Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.5

Very good

Graham Terry Apartments

2020 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$922–$1,443

Classic Co - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

4d ago

8

Very good

Classic Co

110 Vine St, Seattle, WA 98121

Studio

1 bath

$950

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Frequently asked questions for Belltown, Seattle, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Belltown rental market.

How much is rent in Belltown?

The average rent in Belltown is $2,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Belltown?

Average rent prices in Belltown have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Belltown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Belltown is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Belltown?

To comfortably afford rent in Belltown, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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