Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Average rent in
Central Business District, Seattle, WA

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Central Business District, Seattle, WA is $2,387. This is +22%, or $437, higher than the national average.

$3.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,387

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Central Business District, Seattle, WA is $2,387. This is +22%, or $437, higher than the national average.

$3.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

21%
47%
23%
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

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.

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 1% in the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $2,381. A 1-bedroom apartment in Central Business District, Seattle, WA costs about $2,410 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,756.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,411

2%

25%

2 bedroom

$4,107

3%

4%

Studio

$1,985

2%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,985

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,411

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,107

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

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$2,387
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central Business District, Seattle, WA is 4% higher than the median rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA.

More data insights and reports

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Olive Tower - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.2

Very good

Olive Tower

1624 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Studio

1 bath

$1,178–$1,746

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1d ago

7.9

Very good

Gilmore Apartments

1526 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,299–$1,373

Price drop

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5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$1,399

$1,299

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5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,373

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Sixth & Pine Building - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.4

Very good

Sixth & Pine Building

523 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,425–$1,675

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Harbor Steps

1221 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,684–$5,323

Price drop

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17h ago

8.5

Very good

AMLI Waterfront

50 University St, Seattle, WA 98101

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,300–$5,144

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 20

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5d+ ago

Central Business District condo for rent in Seattle

1808 Minor Avenue, Unit 905 - 905

1808 Minor Avenue - 905Unit 905 #905, Seattle, WA 98101

1 bed

1 bath

$2,700

Condo for rent

Available May 1