Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 22, 2025
Average rent in
Seattle, WA
Last updated on October 22, 2025
Last updated on October 22, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA is $1,995. This is +3%, or $50, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,995
5%Total rentals
2,220
for rent on Zumper.com
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA is $1,995. This is +3%, or $50, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 increased by 5% 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 $1,890. A 1-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA costs about $1,891 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,649. Houses for rent in Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,892 |  1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | 2% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 3% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $4,200 | 5% | 14% | |
Studio | $1,395 | 1% | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams | $1,821 | |
Belltown | $2,340 | |
Broadway | $1,792 | |
First Hill | $1,897 | |
Fremont | $1,995 | |
Lake City | $1,650 | |
Lower Queen Anne | $1,992 | |
Roosevelt | $1,877 | |
South Lake Union | $2,772 | |
University District | $1,669 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,890 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,295 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,369 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,892
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
14%
South Lake Union
Average rent
$2,772
Broadway
Average rent
$1,792
University District
Average rent
$1,669
Lower Queen Anne
Average rent
$1,992
First Hill
Average rent
$1,897
Belltown
Average rent
$2,340
Adams
Average rent
$1,821
Fremont
Average rent
$1,995
Lake City
Average rent
$1,650
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,877
Apartments
Average rent
$1,890
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,369
Last 30 days
4%
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
3%higher than the national median
35%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.
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Average rent in
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Bellevue
$2,628
5%Last year
Bothell
$2,498
12%Last year
Bremerton
$1,895
2%Last year
Burien
$1,795
6%Last year
Edmonds
$1,950
17%Last year
Kent
$1,896
6%Last year
Kirkland
$2,536
15%Last year
Lynnwood
$2,215
15%Last year
Port Orchard
$2,150
5%Last year
Redmond
$2,483
24%Last year
Renton
$2,219
10%Last year
Shoreline
$1,908
16%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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 22% higher |
Groceries | 10% higher |
Health | 29% higher |
Housing | 112% higher |
Transportation | 28% higher |
Utilities | 1% higher |
Discover rentals in Seattle, WA
3d ago
127 11th Avenue East ##1, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio
0 baths
$445
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
8116 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
1 bed
3 baths
$575
Apartment for rent
20h ago
5015 17th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Atlantic apartment for rent in Seattle
310 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Studio
0–1 bath
$650–$1,165
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1515 Belmont Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
0 baths
$650–$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
8727 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Studio
1 bath
$650–$699
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University District apartment for rent in Seattle
4720 17th Ave Ne #A, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$695
$650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
1d ago
8830 1st Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
1 bed
3 baths
$675–$825
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$33,434
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
1146 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,270–$33,434
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
4 baths
$31,590
Apartment for rent
13h ago
112 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1–3 beds
0–4 baths
$2,544–$31,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
903 Lakeside Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
5 beds
3 baths
$12,500
House for rent
Available Jul 20
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$11,828
Apartment for rent
20h ago
2315 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,540–$11,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$12,920
$10,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
701 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$4,025
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1146 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,270–$33,434
House for rent
7h ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$2,799
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,455–$2,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$3,009
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
609 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,199–$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
522 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$5,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
7524 35th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA 98126
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$4,000
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$2,799
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,455–$2,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
522 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$5,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
7524 35th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA 98126
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$4,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3215 Ne 143rd St, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$2,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,529–$2,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
430 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,089–$3,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
701 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$4,025
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,455–$2,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
609 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,199–$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio
1 bath
$900–$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3621 33rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$774–$1,978
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,575–$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,999–$2,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
522 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295–$5,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Seattle Metro Report
The Zumper Seattle Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to identify the most and least expensive cities and those with the fastest growing rents. The Washington state one-bedroom median rent was $1,567 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Bellevue ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,350.
- Redmond was the second priciest, with rent at $2,130.
- Bothell placed third with rent at $2,030.
The Least Expensive
- Lakewood was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,300.
- Wenatchee ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,350.
- Oak Harbor placed third with rent at $1,370.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Wenatchee had the fastest growing rent, up 10.7% since this time last year.
- Lynnwood saw rent climb 9.2%, making it the second fastest growing.
- Puyallup was third with rent increasing 5.8%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Lacey had the largest monthly growth rate, up 5.8%.
- Bremerton was second with rent climbing 2.7%.
- Oak Harbor ranked as third, with rent increasing 2.2% last month.
About
The Zumper Seattle Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.