Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Average rent in
Central Business District, Seattle, WA

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Central Business District, Seattle, WA is $2,444. This is +29%, or $544, higher than the national average.

$3.39

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,444

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

13

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Central Business District, Seattle, WA is $2,444. This is +29%, or $544, higher than the national average.

$3.39

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

20%
50%
23%
6%
2%
$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

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Central Business District, Seattle, WA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent price trends in
Central Business District, Seattle, WA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Central Business District, Seattle, WA have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 5% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Central Business District, Seattle, WA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Central Business District, Seattle, WA is $2,445. A 1-bedroom apartment in Central Business District, Seattle, WA costs about $2,553 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,545

4%

32%

2 bedroom

$3,631

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,155

61%

-

Studio

$1,799

2%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,545

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,631

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,155

Last 30 days

61%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Central Business District, 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 Central Business District, Seattle, WA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Central Business District, Seattle, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belltown, Seattle, WA.

Central Business District

Median rent price$2,444
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,267
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central Business District, Seattle, WA is 8% higher than the median rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Olive Tower - Photo 1 of 1

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8.2

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1624 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Studio

1 bath

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1526 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

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Excellent

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Studio–1 bed

1 bath

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9.9

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Harbor Steps

1221 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,739–$5,578

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1430 2nd Avenue

1430 2nd Ave #400, Seattle, WA 98101

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,750–$3,610

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2d ago

9.6

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1600 2nd Avenue

1600 2nd Ave #239, Seattle, WA 98101

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,000–$2,630

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$2,000

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