Seattle, WA Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Seattle?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Seattle, WA is $1,390. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Seattle, WA is $1,795. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Seattle, WA is $2,355. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Seattle, WA is $3,600.

Studio

$1,390


1 bed

$1,795


2 beds

$2,355


3+ beds

$3,600

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Seattle

Feb 25 2024Apr 11 2024May 27 2024Jul 11 2024Aug 25 2024Oct 10 2024Nov 25 2024Jan 10 2025Mar 13 2025$1,200$1,450$1,700$2,060
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Seattle

The monthly rent for apartments in Seattle, WA ranges from $100 to $3,700+.

$100 - $1,000

$1,000 - $1,900

$1,900 - $2,800

$2,800 - $3,700

$3,700+

What is the average apartment size in Seattle?

The average size of a Seattle, WA apartment is 655 square feet, while the median apartment size for Seattle, WA is 617 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Seattle, WA (44.95%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (5.49%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, studio apartments account for 29.94%, and 2 bedroom apartments make up 19.63%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Seattle?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Adams$1,245$1,775$2,498*
Belltown$1,481$1,950$3,195*
Bitter Lake*$1,380$2,125*
Broadway$1,295$1,763$2,412*
Central Business District$2,059$2,353$3,899*
Columbia City$1,275$1,650$1,695*
East Queen Anne$1,419$1,786$2,750*
Fairmount Park$1,172$1,516**
First Hill$1,385$1,841**
Fremont$1,395$1,895$2,645*
Green Lake$1,423$1,850$2,245*
Greenwood$1,175$1,607$2,045*
International District$1,283$1,826**
Lawton Park*$1,800$2,310*
Mann$1,325$1,559$2,795*
Maple Leaf$1,775$2,157$2,858$4,075
North Admiral*$2,137$2,445*
North Beacon Hill*$1,695$2,045*
North College Park*$1,600$2,248*
North Queen Anne*$1,749$2,473$4,098
Phinney Ridge$1,425$1,773**
Pike Market$2,060$3,259$4,240*
Pinehurst*$1,594$1,995*
Roosevelt$1,281$1,573**
Stevens$1,445$1,823**
University District$1,270$1,513$2,073$6,725
West Queen Anne$1,467$1,895$2,998*
West Woodland$1,299$2,022$2,825$3,695
Yesler Terrace$1,133$1,874$2,795*

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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