Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Pioneer Square

$1,470/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Pioneer Square is $1,470 per month as of September 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $430 less per month.

$2.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pioneer Square

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pioneer Square rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

Average rent prices in Pioneer Square have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,470, whereas a house costs $5,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Pioneer Square run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,389

No Change

19%

1 bedroom

$2,050

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$3,050

6%

28%

4 bedroom

$5,195

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,389

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,195

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$1,470
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,822
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA is 19% lower than the median rent in Atlantic, Seattle, WA.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Atlantic

$1,822

decreased by16%
Last year
International District

$1,620

decreased by20%
Last year
Mann

$2,000

increased by11%
Last year
North Beacon Hill

$1,725

decreased by5%
Last year
Pike Place Market

$2,461

decreased by30%
Last year
Stevens

$1,795

decreased by22%
Last year

Discover rentals in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

OK Hotel Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

OK Hotel Apartments

212 Alaskan Way S, Seattle, WA 98104

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$863–$1,400

Price drop

The Lowman Building - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

15h ago

8.4

Very good

The Lowman Building

107 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104

Studio

1 bath

$925–$1,087

Quintessa Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

Quintessa Apartments

201 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98104

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,379–$1,470

80 S Main St #203 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Pioneer Square apartment for rent in Seattle

80 S Main St #203, Seattle, WA 98104

Studio

1 bath

$1,695

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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 $1,470 per month as of September 12, 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 remained the same since last year.

How does Pioneer Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pioneer Square is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $430 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 $59,000/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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