Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Average rent in
Seattle, WA

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA is $1,974. This is +1%, or $24, higher than the national average.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,974

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,008

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA is $1,974. This is +1%, or $24, higher than the national average.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

26%
53%
13%
4%
4%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,895. A 1-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA costs about $1,925 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,650. Houses for rent in Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,595.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,920

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,795

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,700

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,500

2%

12%

Studio

$1,361

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,361

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,920

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

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$1,974
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,819
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Seattle, WA is 30% 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

$2,819

increased by8%

Last year

Bothell

$2,444

decreased by1%

Last year

Bremerton

$1,875

increased by10%

Last year

Burien

$1,737

decreased by5%

Last year

Edmonds

$1,925

decreased by6%

Last year

Kent

$1,799

decreased by2%

Last year

Kirkland

$2,499

increased by3%

Last year

Lynnwood

$2,120

increased by1%

Last year

Port Orchard

$2,150

increased by3%

Last year

Redmond

$2,557

increased by8%

Last year

Renton

$2,160

increased by1%

Last year

Shoreline

$1,917

increased 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

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7.1

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Studio

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7.3

Very good

Repden

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7.2

Very good

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3 baths

$690

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7.2

Very good

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1 bed

3 baths

$690

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7.4

Very good

Studio

1 bath

$699–$906

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7.4

Very good

Cozy Studios in the U District

4047 8th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Studio

1 bath

$700–$850

Apartment for rent