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Rental Market Trends in Seattle, WA

What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?

$2,080/month

Average Rent

649 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,080 per month. This is 28% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/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 $1,488 per month for a studio, $2,080 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,777 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,799 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,488/month
405 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,080/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,777/month
944 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,799/month
1,219 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,276/month
295 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,036/month
1,029 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,721/month
1,609 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,840/month
2,227 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,254/month
620 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,090/month
928 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,532/month
1,453 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,619/month
449 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,278/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,667/month
1,285 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,857/month
1,874 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Seattle, WA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $8 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 March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Seattle, WA
Last Updated March 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
33% $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, Holly Park, Southern Heights-Boulevard Park and Seeley are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Holly Park
$1,452/month
418 Sq Ft
Southern Heights-Boulevard Park
$1,497/month
628 Sq Ft
Seeley
$1,500/month
675 Sq Ft
Mt Baker
$1,504/month
592 Sq Ft
Bryn Mawr-Skyway
$1,518/month
703 Sq Ft
Bitter Lake
$1,527/month
570 Sq Ft
Allendale
$1,544/month
632 Sq Ft
Lake City
$1,597/month
649 Sq Ft
Rainier Beach
$1,597/month
658 Sq Ft
South Delridge
$1,604/month
467 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle?

Based on current rent prices, Ravenna Park, Denny Triangle and Harrison/Denny Blaine are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ravenna Park
$3,244/month
743 Sq Ft
Denny Triangle
$3,045/month
685 Sq Ft
Harrison/Denny Blaine
$2,999/month
661 Sq Ft
Pike Place Market
$2,866/month
722 Sq Ft
South Lake Union
$2,827/month
688 Sq Ft
Belltown
$2,813/month
699 Sq Ft
Lake Union
$2,740/month
675 Sq Ft
Stevens
$2,692/month
645 Sq Ft
Ravenna
$2,677/month
708 Sq Ft
University Village
$2,677/month
707 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
$2,499/month
650 Sq Ft
Greater Duwamish
$2,358/month
636 Sq Ft
Central Seattle
$2,391/month
636 Sq Ft
Lake Union
$2,740/month
675 Sq Ft
Queen Anne
$2,373/month
641 Sq Ft
North Seattle
$1,992/month
632 Sq Ft
South Lake Union
$2,827/month
688 Sq Ft
First Hill
$2,206/month
635 Sq Ft
Denny Triangle
$3,045/month
685 Sq Ft
Ballard
$2,240/month
604 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 $2,080, you’ll want to make about $6,933 per month or $83,196 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 $1,488 - $3,799. You can expect to pay 11.0% more for groceries, 0.2% more for utilities, and 34.4% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Holly Park

Seattle, WA

Ravenna Park

Seattle, WA

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,895/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,429/month
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Three Bedroom
$3,143/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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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