Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 7, 2025

Average rent in
Seattle, WA

Last updated on December 7, 2025

Last updated on December 7, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA is $1,955. This is +2%, or $30, higher than the national average.

$2.75

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,955

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,161

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA is $1,955. This is +2%, or $30, higher than the national average.

$2.75

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

26%
54%
15%
3%
3%
$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

55%
45%
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. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.

Rent price trends in
Seattle, WA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Seattle, WA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Seattle, WA is $1,879. A 1-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA costs about $1,895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,706. Houses for rent in Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,895

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,795

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$3,500

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,490

5%

13%

Studio

$1,370

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,370

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,490

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in 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 Seattle, WA to other cities

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

Seattle

Median rent price$1,955
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,580
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Seattle, WA is 24% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, WA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Bellevue

$2,580

decreased by5%

Last year

Bothell

$2,365

increased by3%

Last year

Bremerton

$1,896

increased by10%

Last year

Burien

$1,750

increased by6%

Last year

Edmonds

$1,896

decreased by3%

Last year

Kent

$1,925

increased by7%

Last year

Kirkland

$2,407

increased by3%

Last year

Lynnwood

$2,188

increased by2%

Last year

Port Orchard

$2,115

increased by5%

Last year

Redmond

$2,367

increased by6%

Last year

Renton

$2,127

Flat

Last year

Shoreline

$1,897

decreased by3%

Last year

Cost of living in
Seattle, WA

The overall cost of living in Seattle, WA is 45% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

22% higher

Groceries

10% higher

Health

29% higher

Housing

112% higher

Transportation

28% higher

Utilities

1% higher

Apartments for rent in Bellevue

Discover rentals in Seattle, WA

Green House - Photo 1 of 1

44m ago

7.1

Very good

Green House

127 11th Avenue East ##1, Seattle, WA 98102

Studio

0 baths

$445

Apartment for rent

Madkin - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Madkin

1625 East Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98122

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$450–$2,200

Apartment for rent

8116 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7

Very good

8116

8116 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

1 bed

3 baths

$550

Apartment for rent

PP | 17th - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

PP | 17th

5015 17th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

Discover Horizon Phinney! - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

7.1

Very good

Discover Horizon Phinney!

8727 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103

Studio

1 bath

$650–$699

Apartment for rent

Mercury Apartments – Modern Living in a Classic Seattle Building - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Studio–1 bed

0–1 bath

$650–$1,495

Apartment for rent

Repden - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

University District apartment for rent in Seattle

Repden

5632 11th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105

1 bed

3 baths

$655

Apartment for rent

57th Street Rooming House - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

57th Street Rooming House

824 Northeast 57th Street, Seattle, WA 98105

1 bed

1 bath

$670

Apartment for rent