Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Pioneer Square

$2,228/mo

increased by52%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pioneer Square is $2,228 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $298 more per month.

$3.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pioneer Square

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pioneer Square rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 52% 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 $1,725, whereas a house costs $5,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Pioneer Square run $1,785 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

6%

53%

1 bedroom

$1,868

7%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,676

14%

3%

4 bedroom

$5,495

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-

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,868

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,676

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,495

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$2,228
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,765
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA is 26% higher than the median rent in Atlantic, Seattle, WA.

Discover rentals in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

107 Cherry St // Lowman Apartments // Seattle - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

107 Cherry St // Lowman Apartments // Seattle

107 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104

Studio

1 bath

$895–$900

Apartment for rent

Quintessa Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

Quintessa Apartments

201 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98104

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,379–$1,470

Apartment for rent

OK Hotel Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

OK Hotel Apartments

212 Alaskan Way S, Seattle, WA 98104

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

80 S Main St #603 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pioneer Square apartment for rent in Seattle

80 S Main St #603, Seattle, WA 98104

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 16

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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 $2,228 per month as of July 25, 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 52% since last year.

How does Pioneer Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pioneer Square is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $298 more 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 $89,000/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).

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