Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 7, 2025
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams | $1,797 | |
Belltown | $2,078 | |
Broadway | $1,799 | |
First Hill | $1,730 | |
Fremont | $1,995 | |
Lake City | $1,650 | |
Lower Queen Anne | $1,969 | |
Roosevelt | $1,800 | |
South Lake Union | $2,699 | |
University District | $1,695 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,879 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,295 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,450 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | 1% | No Change |
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%
South Lake Union
Average rent
$2,699
Broadway
Average rent
$1,799
University District
Average rent
$1,695
Lower Queen Anne
Average rent
$1,969
Belltown
Average rent
$2,078
Adams
Average rent
$1,797
First Hill
Average rent
$1,730
Lake City
Average rent
$1,650
Fremont
Average rent
$1,995
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,879
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
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.
Median rent prices in Seattle, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bellevue, WA.
Seattle
higher than the national median
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Seattle, WA is 24% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, WA.
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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 |
44m ago
127 11th Avenue East ##1, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio
0 baths
$445
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1625 East Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$450–$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8116 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
1 bed
3 baths
$550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
5015 17th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
3h ago
8727 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Studio
1 bath
$650–$699
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1723 Summit Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$650–$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
University District apartment for rent in Seattle
5632 11th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
3 baths
$655
Apartment for rent
2d ago
824 Northeast 57th Street, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$670
Apartment for rent
13h ago
112 Boren Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
1–3 beds
0–4 baths
$2,544–$31,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
741 Federal Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98102
1 bed
1 bath
$18,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$15,669
$14,978
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1146 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,300–$13,889
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$13,889
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$12,664
$11,560
Price drop
House for rent
17h ago
2315 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98146
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,410–$11,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$11,070
$10,890
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
522 North 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$5,000
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
8500 20th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$899–$2,799
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
701 5th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$4,025
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
3215 Northeast 143rd Street, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$2,199
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
12728 28th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
609 West Nickerson Street, Seattle, WA 98119
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,199–$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12316 28th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$2,149
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8520 20th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio
1 bath
$899–$1,010
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
522 North 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$5,000
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
8500 20th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$899–$2,799
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
3215 Northeast 143rd Street, Seattle, WA 98125
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$2,199
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
12728 28th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12316 28th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$2,149
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7524 35th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98126
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,599
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
430 8th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$3,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
8500 20th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115
Studio
1 bath
$899–$1,580
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
701 5th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$4,025
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
12728 28th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
609 West Nickerson Street, Seattle, WA 98119
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,199–$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12316 28th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325–$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
219 East Garfield Street, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
522 North 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
2 beds
2 baths
$1,895–$5,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3215 Northeast 143rd Street, Seattle, WA 98125
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495–$1,799
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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 $1,537 last month.

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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.
Crystal 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.