Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rainier Beach
$2,600/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Rainier Beach is $2,600 per month as of November 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rainier Beach
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rainier Beach rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
Average rent prices in Rainier Beach have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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
Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
Rent prices in Rainier Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rainier Beach is $1,625, whereas a house costs $2,970. 1-bedroom apartments in Rainier Beach run $1,445 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $999 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,472 | 5% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $1,995 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,995 | 4% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,690 | No Change | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brighton | $1,773 | |
Bryn Mawr Skyway | $1,700 | |
Dunlap | $1,999 | |
Earlington Hill | $2,070 | |
Holly Park | $2,025 | |
South Beacon Hill | $2,970 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,625 |  29% | 1% | |
Condos | $1,900 | 115% | 36% | |
Houses | $2,970 | 15% | 1% | |
Rooms | $1,037 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$999
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,472
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,690
Last year
33%
Bryn Mawr Skyway
Average rent
$1,700
Earlington Hill
Average rent
$2,070
Brighton
Average rent
$1,773
Dunlap
Average rent
$1,999
Holly Park
Average rent
$2,025
South Beacon Hill
Average rent
$2,970
Apartments
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
115%
Last year
36%
Houses
Average rent
$2,970
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,037
The table above reflects average rent prices in Rainier Beach, 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 Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Rainier Beach and Bryn Mawr Skyway by all bedroom counts and property types.
Rainier Beach
37%higher than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA is 53% higher than the median rent in Bryn Mawr Skyway, Bryn Mawr Skyway, WA.
Average rent in nearby neighborhoods
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
Discover rentals in Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
2d ago
10500 51st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,645
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
Rainier Beach townhouse for rent in Seattle
9272 56th Ave S #B, Seattle, WA 98118
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
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 Nov 4
5d+ ago
Rainier Beach condo for rent in Seattle
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
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.Condo for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Rainier Beach house for rent in Seattle
9272 56th Ave S #1, Seattle, WA 98118
3 beds
2 baths
$2,895
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 Nov 4
4d ago
Verified
9750 Rainier Ave S #9750, Seattle, WA 98118
4 beds
3 baths
$8,900
Price dropped $1,100Fees 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 Oct 20
5d+ ago
Rainier Beach house for rent in Seattle
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
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
5d+ ago
Rainier Beach apartment for rent in Seattle
5114 S Creston St, Seattle, WA 98178
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Price dropped $100Additional 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
Available Nov 1
3d ago
Rainier Beach apartment for rent in Seattle
9317 51st Ave S #9315, Seattle, WA 98118
2 beds
1 bath
$2,365
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 3
2d ago
10500 51st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,645
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
18h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,925
Price dropped $290Additional 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.House for rent
Available Sep 26
5d+ ago
Rainier Beach house for rent in Seattle
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
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
5d+ ago
Rainier Beach condo for rent in Seattle
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
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.Condo for rent
Available Aug 5
18h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,925
Price dropped $290Additional 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.House for rent
Available Sep 26
2d ago
10500 51st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,645
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
Rainier Beach apartment for rent in Seattle
9317 51st Ave S #9315, Seattle, WA 98118
2 beds
1 bath
$2,365
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
Rainier Beach apartment for rent in Seattle
10010 51st Ave S #A, Seattle, WA 98178
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,995
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
Available Oct 26
18h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,925
Price dropped $290Additional 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.House for rent
Available Sep 26
4d ago
Verified
9750 Rainier Ave S #9750, Seattle, WA 98118
4 beds
3 baths
$8,900
Price dropped $1,100Fees 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 Oct 20
5d+ ago
Rainier Beach townhouse for rent in Seattle
9272 56th Ave S #B, Seattle, WA 98118
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
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 Nov 4
5d+ ago
Rainier Beach apartment for rent in Seattle
5114 S Creston St, Seattle, WA 98178
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Price dropped $100Additional 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
Available Nov 1
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 Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Rainier Beach rental market.
How much is rent in Rainier Beach?
The average rent in Rainier Beach is $2,600 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rainier Beach?
Average rent prices in Rainier Beach have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does Rainier Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rainier Beach is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rainier Beach?
To comfortably afford rent in Rainier Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/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).