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Rental Market Trends in Seattle, WA

What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?

$2,127/month

Average Rent

651 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,127 per month. This is 30% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/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 $1,534 per month for a studio, $2,127 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,817 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,893 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,534/month
405 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,127/month
651 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,817/month
944 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,893/month
1,225 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,520/month
325 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,039/month
1,241 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,827/month
1,643 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,135/month
2,411 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,274/month
728 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,288/month
983 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,639/month
1,372 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,083/month
592 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,100/month
1,102 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,661/month
1,459 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,858/month
1,524 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Seattle, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $62 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Seattle, WA
Last Updated September 2025
$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

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle?

Based on current rent prices, Bitter Lake, Holly Park and Mount Baker Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bitter Lake
$1,452/month
561 Sq Ft
Holly Park
$1,460/month
544 Sq Ft
Mount Baker Park
$1,512/month
542 Sq Ft
Brighton
$1,544/month
590 Sq Ft
Bryn Mawr-Skyway
$1,553/month
684 Sq Ft
Kennedys Acre Trails
$1,595/month
691 Sq Ft
Garden Trails
$1,615/month
592 Sq Ft
Seeley
$1,622/month
681 Sq Ft
Mt Baker
$1,624/month
589 Sq Ft
Southern Heights-Boulevard Park
$1,626/month
622 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Denny Triangle
$3,365/month
698 Sq Ft
Ravenna Park
$3,353/month
822 Sq Ft
Pike Place Market
$3,212/month
768 Sq Ft
Belltown
$3,159/month
704 Sq Ft
South Lake Union
$2,979/month
679 Sq Ft
Lake Union
$2,933/month
677 Sq Ft
Ravenna
$2,760/month
737 Sq Ft
University Village
$2,722/month
730 Sq Ft
Northlake
$2,682/month
661 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,637/month
663 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
$2,569/month
639 Sq Ft
Greater Duwamish
$2,443/month
637 Sq Ft
Central Seattle
$2,324/month
615 Sq Ft
Lake Union
$2,933/month
677 Sq Ft
Queen Anne
$2,523/month
645 Sq Ft
Ballard
$2,280/month
626 Sq Ft
North Seattle
$2,043/month
643 Sq Ft
South Lake Union
$2,979/month
679 Sq Ft
First Hill
$2,245/month
632 Sq Ft
South Seattle
$1,762/month
555 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 $2,127, you’ll want to make about $7,090 per month or $85,080 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 109.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,534 - $3,893. You can expect to pay 10.7% more for groceries, 1.7% more for utilities, and 30.4% more for transportation.

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Seattle, WA

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Bitter Lake

Seattle, WA

Denny Triangle

Seattle, WA

Studio
$1,168/month
$2,104/month
One Bedroom
$1,526/month
$3,110/month
Two Bedroom
$1,759/month
$4,426/month
Three Bedroom
$2,452/month
$8,066/month
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2315 4th Ave,
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Studio - 3 Beds

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21 Boston St,
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$1,585 - $5,256

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The Ballard Independent

2245 NW 56th St,
Seattle, WA 98107

$2,199 - $6,017

Studio - 2 Beds

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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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