Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Pioneer Square

$1,724/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pioneer Square is $1,724 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $175 less per month.

$2.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pioneer Square

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pioneer Square 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 Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

Average rent prices in Pioneer Square have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

Rent prices in Pioneer Square vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pioneer Square is $1,795, whereas a house costs $4,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Pioneer Square run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,570.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

No Change

26%

1 bedroom

$2,091

No Change

42%

2 bedroom

$3,346

6%

6%

4 bedroom

$4,995

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,091

Last year

42%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,346

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

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

Compare median rent prices in Pioneer Square and Atlantic by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pioneer Square

Median rent price$1,724
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,890
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA is 9% lower than the median rent in Atlantic, Seattle, WA.

Discover rentals in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

OK Hotel Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

OK Hotel Apartments

212 Alaskan Way S, Seattle, WA 98104

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$863–$1,400

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.
The Lowman Building - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

18h ago

8.4

Very good

The Lowman Building

107 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104

Studio

1 bath

$899–$1,087

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.
Quintessa Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

Quintessa Apartments

201 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98104

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,379–$1,470

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.
213 1st Ave S Apt 1 #P1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pioneer Square apartment for rent in Seattle

Studio

1 bath

$1,990

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.

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Pioneer Square rental market.

How much is rent in Pioneer Square?

The average rent in Pioneer Square is $1,724 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pioneer Square?

Average rent prices in Pioneer Square have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Pioneer Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pioneer Square is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pioneer Square?

To comfortably afford rent in Pioneer Square, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Auburn