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Property type
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
University District, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in University District
$1,525/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in University District is $1,525 per month as of September 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University District
186
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $4,650. 1-bedroom apartments in University District run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,197 |  3% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,450 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,097 | No Change | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 6% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,504 | 1% | 31% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Queen Anne | $2,650 | |
Eastlake | $1,850 | |
Green Lake | $1,995 | |
Ravenna | $1,900 | |
Roosevelt | $1,872 | |
Wallingford | $1,980 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,495 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,395 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,650 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,459 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,504
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
31%
Eastlake
Average rent
$1,850
East Queen Anne
Average rent
$2,650
Green Lake
Average rent
$1,995
Ravenna
Average rent
$1,900
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,872
Wallingford
Average rent
$1,980
Apartments
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$4,650
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,459
Last 30 days
2%
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
20%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University District, Seattle, WA is 18% lower than the median rent in Eastlake, Seattle, WA.
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7h ago
4036 8th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio
1 bath
$670–$1,051
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2107 Ne 54th St, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
3 baths
$690
Apartment for rent
3d ago
824 Ne 57th St, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4245 8th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5101 25th Ave Ne #1901A, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,690–$4,550
Price drop
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6h ago
4218 Roosevelt Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,539–$3,848
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4719 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University District townhouse for rent in Seattle
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
5260 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio
1 bath
$1,589–$1,854
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
4337 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,695–$2,255
Apartment for rent
10h ago
5204 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$2,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
4740 21st Ave Ne #865, Seattle, WA 98105
2 beds
2 baths
$1,910
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
4337 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,695–$2,255
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4732 Brooklyn Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$2,299–$2,389
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
1d ago
Verified
4760 21st Ave Ne #861, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,570–$1,620
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5260 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio
1 bath
$1,589–$1,854
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
4337 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,695–$2,255
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4215 9th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio
1 bath
$1,099
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4732 Brooklyn Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$2,299–$2,389
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
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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 $1,525 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University District?
Average rent prices in University District have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $375 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 $61,000/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).