Everis
10500 4th Ave NE,
Seattle, WA 98125
$2,140 - $5,495
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Seattle, WA
What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?
$2,110/month
Average Rent
649 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
Seattle, WA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,110 per month. This is 28% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Seattle one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Seattle average $1,502 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Seattle average $2,110 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Seattle average $2,840 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Seattle average $3,910 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Seattle, WA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $12 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Seattle, WA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
9%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
34%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
28%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle?
Based on current rent prices, Southern Heights-Boulevard Park, Holly Park and Lake City are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle?
Based on current rent prices, Denny Triangle, South Lake Union and Ravenna are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle.
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Which Seattle neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Seattle with the most apartments available are Downtown Seattle, Greater Duwamish and Lake Union .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Seattle, WA?
Because the average rent in Seattle is $2,110, you’ll want to make about $7,033 per month or $84,396 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 44.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Seattle is 103.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,502 - $3,910. You can expect to pay 11.0% more for groceries, 0.2% more for utilities, and 34.4% more for transportation.
How does Seattle, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Seattle, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$968/month
$2,023/month
One Bedroom
$1,148/month
$3,031/month
Two Bedroom
$1,813/month
$4,326/month
Three Bedroom
$2,231/month
$7,984/month
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.