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Rental Market Trends in Seattle, WA

What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?

$2,136/month

Average Rent

650 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,136 per month. This is 30% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/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, $2,136 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,829 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,948 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,534/month
406 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,136/month
650 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,829/month
942 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,948/month
1,224 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,574/month
538 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,048/month
1,046 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,836/month
1,670 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,409/month
2,380 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,505/month
630 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,796/month
1,012 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,388/month
1,208 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,809/month
549 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,113/month
1,083 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,767/month
1,456 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,320/month
1,297 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Seattle, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $72 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 July 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Seattle, WA
Last Updated July 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, Rainier Beach, Dunlap and Holly Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rainier Beach
$1,441/month
530 Sq Ft
Dunlap
$1,456/month
535 Sq Ft
Holly Park
$1,539/month
506 Sq Ft
Brighton
$1,540/month
549 Sq Ft
Bryn Mawr-Skyway
$1,565/month
709 Sq Ft
Bitter Lake
$1,574/month
621 Sq Ft
Seeley
$1,613/month
679 Sq Ft
Kennedys Acre Trails
$1,616/month
724 Sq Ft
Southern Heights-Boulevard Park
$1,618/month
713 Sq Ft
Mt Baker
$1,677/month
595 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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ravenna Park
$3,451/month
846 Sq Ft
Denny Triangle
$3,394/month
692 Sq Ft
Northlake
$3,290/month
643 Sq Ft
Belltown
$3,210/month
705 Sq Ft
South Lake Union
$3,138/month
673 Sq Ft
Lake Union
$3,077/month
674 Sq Ft
Days Francies LaGrande
$3,049/month
582 Sq Ft
Pike Place Market
$3,041/month
739 Sq Ft
Westlake
$2,944/month
679 Sq Ft
Nob Hill
$2,856/month
655 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
$2,501/month
630 Sq Ft
Downtown Seattle
$2,671/month
634 Sq Ft
Central Seattle
$2,439/month
612 Sq Ft
Lake Union
$3,077/month
674 Sq Ft
Queen Anne
$2,627/month
642 Sq Ft
South Seattle
$1,872/month
545 Sq Ft
North Seattle
$2,109/month
640 Sq Ft
Ballard
$2,471/month
616 Sq Ft
Atlantic
$2,002/month
548 Sq Ft
First Hill
$2,418/month
633 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 $2,136, you’ll want to make about $7,120 per month or $85,440 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 - $3,948. 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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Apartment Averages

Rainier Beach

Seattle, WA

Ravenna Park

Seattle, WA

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One Bedroom
$1,511/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,541/month
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    Units

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  • 2,705

    Units

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28 Communities in Seattle
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    Communities

  • 7,773

    Units

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  • 1,546

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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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