Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Lake City, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lake City
$1,700/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake City is $1,700 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake City
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lake City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lake City, Seattle, WA
Average rent prices in Lake City have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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
Lake City, Seattle, WA
Rent prices in Lake City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lake City is $1,595, whereas a house costs $3,145. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake City run $1,445 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,469 |  6% | 32% | |
1 bedroom | $1,417 | No Change | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,955 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,185 | 5% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | 27% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broadway | $1,795 | |
Maple Leaf | $2,150 | |
Pinehurst | $1,795 | |
University District | $1,582 | |
View Ridge | $2,100 | |
Wedgwood | $2,720 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,595 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | 29% | - | |
Houses | $3,145 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | 18% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,469
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,417
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,955
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,185
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
1%
Broadway
Average rent
$1,795
Maple Leaf
Average rent
$2,150
Pinehurst
Average rent
$1,795
University District
Average rent
$1,582
View Ridge
Average rent
$2,100
Wedgwood
Average rent
$2,720
Apartments
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
29%
Houses
Average rent
$3,145
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
18%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lake City, 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 Lake City, Seattle, WA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Lake City and Broadway by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lake City
13%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake City, Seattle, WA is 5% lower than the median rent in Broadway, Seattle, WA.
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Discover rentals in Lake City, Seattle, WA
5d+ ago
Lake City house for rent in Seattle
13341 31st Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1 bed
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available May 27
5d+ ago
Lake City apartment for rent in Seattle
11527 28th Ave Ne #101, Seattle, WA 98125
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
7h ago
3022 Ne 140th St, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lake City apartment for rent in Seattle
3018 Ne 137th St #4, Seattle, WA 98125
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Lake City house for rent in Seattle
4 beds
2 baths
$8,250
$7,900
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
Lake City house for rent in Seattle
2 beds
2 baths
$5,995
House for rent
2d ago
Lake City house for rent in Seattle
12549 28th Ave Ne #101, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio
2 baths
$3,100
House for rent
Available Jan 20
6h ago
Verified
3215 Ne 143rd St, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,679–$1,799
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3215 Ne 143rd St, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,679–$1,799
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$1,955
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,305
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13730 Lake City Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,533
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$1,955
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13730 Lake City Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,533
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3215 Ne 143rd St, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,679–$1,799
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,305
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3215 Ne 143rd St, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,679–$1,799
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
2 beds
2 baths
$1,895–$1,955
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,305
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13730 Lake City Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,533
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lake City, Seattle, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lake City rental market.
How much is rent in Lake City?
The average rent in Lake City is $1,700 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lake City?
Average rent prices in Lake City have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Lake City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake City is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lake City?
To comfortably afford rent in Lake City, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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).