110 Roy Apartments
110 Roy St,
Seattle, WA 98119
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,235 - $5,845
Rental Market Trends in Seattle, WA
What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?
$2,140/month
Average Rent
650 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of August 2025, the average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,140 per month. This is 31% higher than the national average rent price of $1,638/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 $1,533 per month for a studio, $2,140 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,831 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,962 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Seattle, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.6%, which averages out to $77 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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Rent Ranges in Seattle, WA
Last Updated August 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
10%
$700 - $1,000/month
29%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
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27%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle?
Based on current rent prices, Mount Baker Park, Bryn Mawr-Skyway and Bitter Lake are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle.
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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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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Seattle, WA?
Because the average rent in Seattle is $2,140, you’ll want to make about $7,133 per month or $85,596 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 $1,533 - $3,962. You can expect to pay 10.7% more for groceries, 1.7% more for utilities, and 30.4% more for transportation.
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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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.