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Rental Market Trends in Seattle, WA

What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?

$2,117/month

Average Rent

648 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,117 per month. This is 30% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/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 $1,531 per month for a studio, $2,117 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,805 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,923 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,531/month
407 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,117/month
648 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,805/month
940 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,923/month
1,224 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,489/month
338 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,028/month
1,066 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,778/month
1,559 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,490/month
2,396 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,390/month
629 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,965/month
1,012 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,808/month
1,342 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,299/month
691 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,265/month
1,103 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,887/month
1,525 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,273/month
1,431 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Seattle, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $38 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Seattle, WA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Seattle, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
10% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $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, South Beacon Hill Trails, Harrison Heights and Seeley are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Beacon Hill Trails
$1,475/month
668 Sq Ft
Harrison Heights
$1,554/month
488 Sq Ft
Seeley
$1,555/month
696 Sq Ft
Mount Baker Park
$1,561/month
578 Sq Ft
Holly Park
$1,595/month
497 Sq Ft
Bryn Mawr-Skyway
$1,596/month
720 Sq Ft
Brighton
$1,612/month
540 Sq Ft
Bitter Lake
$1,618/month
628 Sq Ft
Kennedys Acre Trails
$1,619/month
731 Sq Ft
Rainier Beach
$1,631/month
535 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ravenna Park
$3,552/month
852 Sq Ft
Denny Triangle
$3,386/month
696 Sq Ft
Northlake
$3,274/month
647 Sq Ft
Belltown
$3,231/month
701 Sq Ft
Green Lake Park
$3,203/month
814 Sq Ft
Pike Place Market
$3,099/month
739 Sq Ft
Lake Union
$3,053/month
679 Sq Ft
South Lake Union
$3,045/month
678 Sq Ft
Nob Hill
$2,943/month
646 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,929/month
651 Sq Ft

Which Seattle neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Seattle with the most apartments available are Greater Duwamish, Downtown Seattle and Central Seattle .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greater Duwamish
$2,447/month
616 Sq Ft
Downtown Seattle
$2,635/month
630 Sq Ft
Central Seattle
$2,374/month
604 Sq Ft
Lake Union
$3,053/month
679 Sq Ft
Queen Anne
$2,690/month
642 Sq Ft
North Seattle
$2,126/month
642 Sq Ft
South Seattle
$1,873/month
524 Sq Ft
Ballard
$2,497/month
621 Sq Ft
Atlantic
$1,997/month
531 Sq Ft
First Hill
$2,345/month
631 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 $2,117, you’ll want to make about $7,056 per month or $84,672 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 45.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Seattle is 112.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,531 - $3,923. You can expect to pay 10.3% more for groceries, 1.4% more for utilities, and 28.4% more for transportation.

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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