Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
University District, Seattle, WA

Median rent

Median rent in University District

$1,542/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in University District is $1,542 per month as of July 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $388 less per month.

$2.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University District

207

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University District rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University District, Seattle, WA

Average rent prices in University District have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 University District, Seattle, WA

Rent prices in University District vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University District is $1,515, whereas a house costs $5,847. 1-bedroom apartments in University District run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.

Listings

Studio

$1,225

5%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,462

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,050

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,795

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,544

4%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,462

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,544

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

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

Compare median rent prices in University District and Eastlake by all bedroom counts and property types.

University District

Median rent price$1,542
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,962
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University District, Seattle, WA is 21% lower than the median rent in Eastlake, Seattle, WA.

Discover rentals in University District, Seattle, WA

ar2107 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

ar2107

2107 Ne 54th St, Seattle, WA 98105

1 bed

3 baths

$690

Apartment for rent

New Construction | 8BR / 4BA Student Housing | Semi - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

New Construction | 8BR / 4BA Student Housing | Semi

4729 21st Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

4736 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

4736

4736 18th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

1 bed

3 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

4249 9th Ave NE Seattle WA 98105 LCG - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

4249 9th Ave NE Seattle WA 98105 LCG

4249 9th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

1–3 beds

1 bath

$895–$2,400

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for University District, Seattle, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the University District rental market.

How much is rent in University District?

The average rent in University District is $1,542 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University District?

Average rent prices in University District have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does University District rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University District is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $388 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in University District?

To comfortably afford rent in University District, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/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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