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Rental Market Trends in Seattle, WA

What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?

$2,083/month

Average Rent

650 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,083 per month. This is 28% higher than the national average rent price of $1,632/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 $1,492 per month for a studio, $2,083 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,771 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,812 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,492/month
405 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,083/month
650 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,771/month
941 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,812/month
1,222 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,658/month
436 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,872/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,645/month
1,513 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,806/month
2,173 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,074/month
636 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,988/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,440/month
1,564 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,957/month
500 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,076/month
1,123 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,463/month
1,446 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,142/month
1,739 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Seattle, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $25 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, Seeley, Southern Heights-Boulevard Park and Harrison Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Seeley
$1,464/month
681 Sq Ft
Southern Heights-Boulevard Park
$1,496/month
638 Sq Ft
Harrison Heights
$1,529/month
460 Sq Ft
Bryn Mawr-Skyway
$1,543/month
710 Sq Ft
Mt Baker
$1,556/month
584 Sq Ft
Rainier Beach
$1,589/month
630 Sq Ft
Dunlap
$1,594/month
629 Sq Ft
Westwood Park
$1,597/month
620 Sq Ft
Bitter Lake
$1,612/month
556 Sq Ft
North College Park
$1,634/month
582 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle?

Based on current rent prices, Ravenna Park, Denny Triangle and South Lake Union are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ravenna Park
$3,320/month
823 Sq Ft
Denny Triangle
$3,004/month
687 Sq Ft
South Lake Union
$2,868/month
679 Sq Ft
Pike Place Market
$2,842/month
728 Sq Ft
Belltown
$2,808/month
688 Sq Ft
Lake Union
$2,752/month
671 Sq Ft
Ravenna
$2,680/month
740 Sq Ft
University Village
$2,670/month
738 Sq Ft
Eastlake
$2,535/month
664 Sq Ft
Northlake
$2,518/month
653 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
$2,488/month
641 Sq Ft
Greater Duwamish
$2,387/month
635 Sq Ft
Central Seattle
$2,358/month
627 Sq Ft
Lake Union
$2,752/month
671 Sq Ft
Queen Anne
$2,379/month
637 Sq Ft
North Seattle
$2,035/month
638 Sq Ft
First Hill
$2,212/month
631 Sq Ft
Ballard
$2,237/month
626 Sq Ft
South Lake Union
$2,868/month
679 Sq Ft
Denny Triangle
$3,004/month
687 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 $2,083, you’ll want to make about $6,943 per month or $83,316 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 $1,492 - $3,812. 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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Ion Queen Anne Apartments

2222 15th Ave W,
Seattle, WA 98119

$1,725 - $4,699

Studio - 2 Beds

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Koz Uptown

300 W Republican St,
Seattle, WA 98119

$1,305 - $2,450

Studio - 1 Bed

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Vantage Park

1011 E Terrace St,
Seattle, WA 98122

$1,770 - $2,795

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  • 1,605

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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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