Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
University District, Seattle, WA

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University District, Seattle, WA is $1,750. This is -8%, or $150, lower than the national average.

$2.43

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,750

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

186

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University District, Seattle, WA is $1,750. This is -8%, or $150, lower than the national average.

$2.43

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

39%
44%
7%
5%
5%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

85%
15%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
University District, Seattle, WA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in University District, Seattle, WA have increased by 6% in the last month and have increased by 10% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
University District, Seattle, WA

The monthly rent for an apartment in University District, Seattle, WA is $1,795. A 1-bedroom apartment in University District, Seattle, WA costs about $1,495 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,095. Houses for rent in University District, Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,863.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,495

3%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,998

4%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,375

6%

14%

4 bedroom

$4,863

7%

30%

Studio

$1,222

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,222

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,998

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,863

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

30%

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.

Compare rent prices in University District, Seattle, WA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in University District, Seattle, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Eastlake, Seattle, WA.

University District

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University District, Seattle, WA is 5% lower than the median rent in Eastlake, Seattle, WA.

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