Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 9, 2026
Average rent in
Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Seattle rent stands today
Seattle, WA rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,930/month. Renters today are paying $79 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Seattle runs 0.3% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with 2,194 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Seattle rent for about $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,895/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,646/month, with rents rising to $3,695/month for 3-bedrooms and $4,500/month for 4+ bedrooms. Apartments make up 73.5% of total rentals and rent for a median of $1,825/month, while houses rent for $3,750/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Seattle neighborhoods Windermere, Briarcliff, and Rainier View saw rents fall by 63.1%, 61.4%, and 59.5% year over year respectively, with Windermere at $1,973/month. This contrasts with the citywide decline of 3.3%, showing localized cooldowns in these areas.
Median rent
Median rent in Seattle
$1,930/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Seattle is $1,930 per month as of August 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Seattle
2,194
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Seattle rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Seattle, WA
Average rent prices in Seattle have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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
Seattle, WA
Rent prices in Seattle vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Seattle is $1,825, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Seattle run $1,890 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | No Change | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,895 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,646 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,695 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 |  2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams | $1,771 | |
Belltown | $2,142 | |
Broadway | $1,779 | |
First Hill | $1,645 | |
Fremont | $1,964 | |
Greenwood | $1,650 | |
Lake City | $1,795 | |
Lower Queen Anne | $2,056 | |
South Lake Union | $2,740 | |
University District | $1,542 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,825 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,750 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,230 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,646
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
South Lake Union
Average rent
$2,740
Broadway
Average rent
$1,779
University District
Average rent
$1,542
Lower Queen Anne
Average rent
$2,056
Belltown
Average rent
$2,142
Adams
Average rent
$1,771
First Hill
Average rent
$1,645
Greenwood
Average rent
$1,650
Lake City
Average rent
$1,795
Fremont
Average rent
$1,964
Apartments
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,230
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.
How does rent in Seattle, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Seattle and Bellevue by all bedroom counts and property types.
Seattle
Equal to the the national median
52%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Seattle, WA is 34% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,917
7%$2,492
$1,895
10%$1,800
1%$2,000
1%$1,795
5%$2,497
2%$2,197
2%$2,450
9%$2,595
8%$2,297
5%$1,917
Cost of living in Seattle, WA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 25% higher |
| Groceries | 11% higher |
| Health | 19% higher |
| Housing | 106% higher |
| Transportation | 35% higher |
| Utilities | No difference |
Discover rentals in Seattle, WA
1d ago
127 11th Avenue East ##1, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio
0 baths
$445
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2107 Ne 54th St, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
3 baths
$690
Apartment for rent
2d ago
947 N 87th St, Seattle, WA 98103
1 bed
3 baths
$695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5415 6th Ave Nw, Seattle, WA 98107
1 bed
2 baths
$695
Apartment for rent
5h ago
112 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1–3 beds
0–4 baths
$2,293–$27,092
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mt. Baker house for rent in Seattle
5 beds
2.5 baths
$12,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Leschi apartment for rent in Seattle
5 beds
3.5 baths
$10,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
Briarcliff house for rent in Seattle
5 beds
4 baths
$9,995
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
5260 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio
1 bath
$1,764–$2,004
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
11222 11222 - 11244 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,599–$2,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3036 16th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695–$2,216
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,649–$2,305
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,649–$2,305
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,555
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3417 Harbor Ave Sw, Seattle, WA 98126
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,299
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
11222 11222 - 11244 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
1 bed
1 bath
$1,599–$1,675
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,649–$2,305
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8520 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio
1 bath
$895–$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1600 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Seattle, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Seattle rental market.
How much is rent in Seattle?
The average rent in Seattle is $1,930 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Seattle?
Average rent prices in Seattle have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Seattle rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Seattle is roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Seattle?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle are University District ($1,542/mo), First Hill ($1,645/mo), and Greenwood ($1,650/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Seattle?
To comfortably afford rent in Seattle, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Seattle?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Seattle average around $1,970/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,790/month.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
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 $2,720.
- Redmond was the second priciest, with rent at $2,400.
- Kirkland placed third with rent at $2,100.
The Least Expensive
- Wenatchee was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,270.
- Lakewood ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,320.
- University Place placed third with rent at $1,400.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Bellevue had the largest annual rent price growth rate, up 17.2%.
- Redmond & Bremerton tied for second with rents both growing 7.1%.
- Renton was third with rent increasing 6.1%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
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.