Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Average rent in
Seattle, WA
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA is $1,975. This is +4%, or $75, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,975
1%Total rentals
2,061
for rent on Zumper.com
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Seattle, WA is $1,975. This is +4%, or $75, 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 increased 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 $1,895. A 1-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA costs about $1,895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,595. Houses for rent in Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,400.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,895 |  1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,700 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,695 | 6% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,700 | 2% | 18% | |
Studio | $1,350 | No Change | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams | $1,795 | |
Belltown | $2,267 | |
Broadway | $1,795 | |
First Hill | $1,650 | |
Fremont | $1,995 | |
Lake City | $1,621 | |
Lower Queen Anne | $1,882 | |
Roosevelt | $1,799 | |
South Lake Union | $2,869 | |
University District | $1,745 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,895 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,290 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,695
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
South Lake Union
Average rent
$2,869
University District
Average rent
$1,745
Broadway
Average rent
$1,795
Lower Queen Anne
Average rent
$1,882
Belltown
Average rent
$2,267
Adams
Average rent
$1,795
First Hill
Average rent
$1,650
Fremont
Average rent
$1,995
Lake City
Average rent
$1,621
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,799
Apartments
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,290
Last 30 days
1%
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
4%higher than the national median
40%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Seattle, WA is 26% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, WA.
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$2,667
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$2,437
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$1,800
5%Last year
Burien
$1,695
Last year
Edmonds
$1,795
16%Last year
Kent
$1,902
4%Last year
Kirkland
$2,435
12%Last year
Lynnwood
$2,175
9%Last year
Port Orchard
$2,195
10%Last year
Redmond
$2,447
8%Last year
Renton
$2,133
Last year
Shoreline
$1,845
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
5d+ ago
127 11th Avenue East ##1, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio
0 baths
$445
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1515 Belmont Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio
0–1 bath
$450–$899
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8116 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
1 bed
3 baths
$550
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1723 Summit Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$599–$1,400
Apartment for rent
22h ago
422 11th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio
1 bath
$600–$1,149
Apartment for rent
1d ago
227 Boylston Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio
1 bath
$615–$1,237
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4047 8th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio
1 bath
$625–$750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
6537 2nd Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
1 bed
1 bath
$625–$750
Apartment for rent
32m ago
112 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1–3 beds
0–4 baths
$2,589–$31,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,300–$23,118
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$23,118
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$22,232
$20,104
Price drop
House for rent
17h ago
2315 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,215–$9,940
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
525 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,750–$9,173
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2015 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,991–$9,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,547
$9,058
Price drop
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
701 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$3,995
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$2,799
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
609 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,199–$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,300–$23,118
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,989
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
522 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,329–$5,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,990
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3215 Ne 143rd St, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,999
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
701 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$3,995
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$2,799
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,989
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
522 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,329–$5,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$2,990
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3215 Ne 143rd St, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,999
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
430 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$3,624
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
7016 15th Ave Nw, Seattle, WA 98117
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,617–$2,475
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
701 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$3,995
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
609 W Nickerson St, Seattle, WA 98119
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,199–$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,520–$7,442
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8500 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio
1 bath
$895–$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12316 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,989
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
8520 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio
1 bath
$895–$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
12728 28th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98125
3 beds
2 baths
$2,599–$2,990
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
10215 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,348–$2,808
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 $1,546 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Bellevue ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,310.
- Redmond was the second priciest, with rent at $2,190.
- Kirkland placed third with rent at $2,040.
The Least Expensive
- Wenatchee was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,240.
- Lakewood ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,400.
- Oak Harbor placed third with rent at $1,410.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Bellevue had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 10.8%.
- Auburn saw rent drop 9.4%, making it second.
- Federal Way was third with rent decreasing 9.1%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
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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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