Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
University District, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in University District
$1,595/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in University District is $1,595 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University District
187
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University District rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University District, Seattle, WA
Average rent prices in University District have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in University District run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,197 | 3% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,495 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 5% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change |  2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,290 | 16% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Queen Anne | $2,410 | |
Eastlake | $1,890 | |
Green Lake | $1,975 | |
Ravenna | $2,095 | |
Roosevelt | $1,895 | |
Wallingford | $1,899 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | 2% | 11% | |
Condos | $2,000 | No Change | 19% | |
Houses | $3,900 | 25% | 11% | |
Rooms | $1,713 | 12% | 22% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,290
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
25%
Eastlake
Average rent
$1,890
East Queen Anne
Average rent
$2,410
Green Lake
Average rent
$1,975
Ravenna
Average rent
$2,095
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,895
Wallingford
Average rent
$1,899
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
19%
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,713
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
22%
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
16%lower than the national median
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University District, Seattle, WA is 16% lower than the median rent in Eastlake, Seattle, WA.
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5d+ ago
2107 Ne 54th St, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
3 baths
$690
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
4245 8th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$725
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
University District apartment for rent in Seattle
1 bed
4 baths
$765
Price dropped $45Fees 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
University District apartment for rent in Seattle
1 bed
4 baths
$795
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
4h ago
Verified
5101 25th Ave Ne #4022A, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$4,170
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
13h ago
4719 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$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
5d+ ago
University District condo for rent in Seattle
1 bed
2 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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
4726 11th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900–$2,980
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5260 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio
1 bath
$1,589–$1,749
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
7h ago
Verified
4337 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,305–$2,195
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4120 Brooklyn Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$1,595
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
10h ago
1304 Ne 42nd St, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,895
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Price dropped $120Fees 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
7h ago
Verified
4337 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,305–$2,195
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5518 8th Ave Ne #NA, Seattle, WA 98105
4 beds
2 baths
$3,900
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.House for rent
Available Dec 1
1d ago
Verified
4732 Brooklyn Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$2,299–$2,389
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 Sep 18
7h ago
Verified
4337 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,305–$2,195
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4215 9th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio
1 bath
$899
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
1d ago
Verified
4732 Brooklyn Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$2,299–$2,389
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 Sep 18
1d ago
5021 Brooklyn Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
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
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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 $1,595 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University District?
Average rent prices in University District have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does University District rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University District is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 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 $64,000/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).