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As of today, you'll find 2,061 apartments for rent in Seattle, with a median rent price of $1,975 per month. Seattle has seen a 5%—or $123—increase in median rent price compared to the previous year.Average Rent
$1,975Year Over Year Change
5%
$123
Rentals available, last 30 days
2,061
The average rent in Seattle, WA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,975, which is a 5.46% increase year-over-year.
The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Seattle, WA is about $1,895. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Seattle, WA is $2,700, and studios are about $1,350 per month.
See more Seattle, WA rent data on our rent research page.
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6110 28 av nw
seattle, WA, 98107
3311 ne 60 st
seattle, WA, 98115
1700 n 90th st
seattle, WA, 98115
7711 43rd ave ne
seattle, WA, 98115
2424 7 av w
seattle, WA, 98119
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Age Range
0-19
17%
20-34
32%
35-44
15%
45-64
22%
65+
12%
Language
English
78%
Spanish
4%
Indo Euro
4%
Asia Pac
10%
Other
2%
Education
No HS
4%
High School
23%
Bachelor's
43%
Master's
18%
Prof Degree
5%
Doctorate
3%
Household Income
0-25k
13%
25-50k
13%
50-75k
13%
75-100k
11%
100-150k
18%
150k+
30%
Seattle locals spend about 27 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. Residents or visitors looking to take public transit can hop on a bus, street car or water ferry run by King County Metro or Seattle Department of Transportation to navigate Seattle and nearby areas. The best way to fly in or out of Seattle is through Seattle Tacoma International Airport, 11.63 miles away.
Scores for Seattle are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.
We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Seattle, 63% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is higher than the national average of 60%.
Top Three Reasons to Live in Seattle
Parks & recreation
86%Satisfaction rating
Public transportation
80%Satisfaction rating
Pet friendly
74%Satisfaction rating
Other Things to Consider
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How we got this dataThe overall cost of living in Seattle, WA is 45% higher than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Seattle you can expect groceries to cost more than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $3.87 per carton, and milk $4.94. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $209 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.
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| Goods & Services | 22% higher |
| Groceries | 10% higher |
| Utilities | 1% higher |
| Transportation | 28% higher |
| Health | 29% higher |
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