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Rental Market Trends in Seattle, WA

What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?

$2,085/month

Average Rent

649 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,085 per month. This is 28% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/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 $1,491 per month for a studio, $2,085 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,774 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,825 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,491/month
405 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,085/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,774/month
941 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,825/month
1,219 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,415/month
378 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,030/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,933/month
1,613 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,355/month
2,020 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,259/month
662 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,807/month
899 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,860/month
1,419 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,762/month
351 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,984/month
1,067 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,561/month
1,462 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,674/month
1,874 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Seattle, WA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Seattle, WA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Seattle, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
34% $1,501 - $2,000/month
27% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Holly Park
$1,425/month
426 Sq Ft
Seeley
$1,478/month
671 Sq Ft
Southern Heights-Boulevard Park
$1,502/month
632 Sq Ft
Bryn Mawr-Skyway
$1,529/month
709 Sq Ft
Brighton
$1,534/month
534 Sq Ft
Bitter Lake
$1,541/month
563 Sq Ft
Mt Baker
$1,561/month
589 Sq Ft
Garden Trails
$1,590/month
611 Sq Ft
Lake City
$1,615/month
634 Sq Ft
Westwood Park
$1,626/month
642 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
$3,280/month
785 Sq Ft
Denny Triangle
$3,121/month
689 Sq Ft
Pike Place Market
$2,894/month
738 Sq Ft
Belltown
$2,882/month
697 Sq Ft
South Lake Union
$2,811/month
678 Sq Ft
Lake Union
$2,756/month
673 Sq Ft
Ravenna
$2,749/month
769 Sq Ft
University Village
$2,730/month
731 Sq Ft
Northlake
$2,664/month
653 Sq Ft
Leschi
$2,585/month
537 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
$2,527/month
649 Sq Ft
Greater Duwamish
$2,413/month
640 Sq Ft
Central Seattle
$2,393/month
633 Sq Ft
Lake Union
$2,756/month
673 Sq Ft
North Seattle
$2,024/month
640 Sq Ft
First Hill
$2,266/month
634 Sq Ft
South Lake Union
$2,811/month
678 Sq Ft
Queen Anne
$2,367/month
641 Sq Ft
Ballard
$2,261/month
621 Sq Ft
Denny Triangle
$3,121/month
689 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 $2,085, you’ll want to make about $6,950 per month or $83,400 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 43.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Seattle is 105.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,491 - $3,825. You can expect to pay 9.8% more for groceries, 0.4% more for utilities, and 32.0% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Holly Park

Seattle, WA

Ravenna Park

Seattle, WA

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,945/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,543/month
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Three Bedroom
$3,278/month
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$2,147 - $2,740

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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