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Rental Market Trends in Seattle, WA

What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?

$2,107/month

Average Rent

649 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,107 per month. This is 29% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/month, making Seattle one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Seattle, you can expect to pay about $1,507 per month for a studio, $2,107 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,782 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,829 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,507/month
405 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,107/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,782/month
942 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,829/month
1,222 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,607/month
446 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,986/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,851/month
1,593 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,851/month
2,359 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,163/month
624 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,978/month
886 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,885/month
1,441 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,853/month
521 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,159/month
1,183 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,421/month
1,435 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,950/month
1,714 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Seattle, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $47 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle?

Based on current rent prices, Mount Baker Park, Holly Park and Southern Heights-Boulevard Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mount Baker Park
$1,483/month
507 Sq Ft
Holly Park
$1,494/month
548 Sq Ft
Southern Heights-Boulevard Park
$1,497/month
638 Sq Ft
Bryn Mawr-Skyway
$1,548/month
688 Sq Ft
Kennedys Acre Trails
$1,571/month
681 Sq Ft
Mt Baker
$1,573/month
573 Sq Ft
North Admiral
$1,574/month
493 Sq Ft
Industrial District West
$1,610/month
358 Sq Ft
Dunlap
$1,617/month
645 Sq Ft
Harrison Heights
$1,623/month
536 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle?

Based on current rent prices, Ravenna Park, Denny Triangle and Pike Place Market are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ravenna Park
$3,331/month
830 Sq Ft
Denny Triangle
$3,184/month
697 Sq Ft
Pike Place Market
$2,934/month
753 Sq Ft
South Lake Union
$2,926/month
684 Sq Ft
Belltown
$2,872/month
695 Sq Ft
Lake Union
$2,845/month
678 Sq Ft
Days Acre Gardens
$2,737/month
619 Sq Ft
Ravenna
$2,703/month
745 Sq Ft
Northlake
$2,671/month
624 Sq Ft
University Village
$2,665/month
732 Sq Ft

Which Seattle neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Seattle with the most apartments available are Downtown Seattle, Greater Duwamish and Central Seattle .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Seattle
$2,517/month
637 Sq Ft
Greater Duwamish
$2,394/month
634 Sq Ft
Central Seattle
$2,369/month
624 Sq Ft
Lake Union
$2,845/month
678 Sq Ft
Queen Anne
$2,439/month
633 Sq Ft
First Hill
$2,243/month
632 Sq Ft
Ballard
$2,325/month
629 Sq Ft
North Seattle
$2,043/month
639 Sq Ft
South Lake Union
$2,926/month
684 Sq Ft
Denny Triangle
$3,184/month
697 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Seattle, WA?

Because the average rent in Seattle is $2,107, you’ll want to make about $7,023 per month or $84,276 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Seattle, WA is 43.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Seattle is 106.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,507 - $3,829. You can expect to pay 10.5% more for groceries, 1.2% more for utilities, and 29.2% more for transportation.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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