Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Average rent in
Lake City, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lake City
$1,703/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake City is $1,703 per month as of October 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $197 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake City
75
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,519, whereas a house costs $2,917. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake City run $1,415 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,799.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 |  3% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,404 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,922 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,995 | 13% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broadway | $1,795 | |
Maple Leaf | $1,937 | |
Pinehurst | $1,995 | |
University District | $1,573 | |
View Ridge | $1,822 | |
Wedgwood | $1,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,519 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,947 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,917 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,404
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,922
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
10%
Broadway
Average rent
$1,795
Maple Leaf
Average rent
$1,937
Pinehurst
Average rent
$1,995
University District
Average rent
$1,573
View Ridge
Average rent
$1,822
Wedgwood
Average rent
$1,995
Apartments
Average rent
$1,519
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,947
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,917
Last 30 days
5%
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
10%lower than the national median
6%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
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Lake City house for rent in Seattle
14310 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
5 beds
2 baths
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
10519 24th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
3043 Ne 140th St, Seattle, WA 98125
2 beds
1 bath
$1,421
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lake City condo for rent in Seattle
10411 17th Ave Ne #A, Seattle, WA 98125
2 beds
1 bath
$6,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Jul 29
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Lake City house for rent in Seattle
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Lake City townhouse for rent in Seattle
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
23h ago
Verified
3215 Ne 143rd St, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,799
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,305
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,365–$1,455
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13730 Lake City Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,404–$2,605
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,365–$1,455
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,305
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13730 Lake City Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,404–$2,605
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 10
23h ago
Verified
3215 Ne 143rd St, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,799
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,305
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1 bed
1 bath
$1,365–$1,455
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13730 Lake City Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,404–$2,605
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $1,703 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lake City?
Average rent prices in Lake City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Lake City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake City is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $197 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).