Seattle, WA Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Seattle?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Seattle, WA is $1,377. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Seattle, WA is $1,795. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Seattle, WA is $2,400. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Seattle, WA is $3,495.

Studio

$1,377


1 bed

$1,795


2 beds

$2,400


3+ beds

$3,495

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Seattle

Apartment Rent Ranges in Seattle

The monthly rent for apartments in Seattle, WA ranges from $400 to $3,200+.

$400 - $1,100

$1,100 - $1,800

$1,800 - $2,500

$2,500 - $3,200

$3,200+

What is the average apartment size in Seattle?

The average size of a Seattle, WA apartment is 628 square feet, while the median apartment size for Seattle, WA is 600 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Seattle, WA (37.5%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (5.67%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, studio apartments account for 37.35%, and 2 bedroom apartments make up 19.48%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Seattle?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Adams$1,185$1,895$2,448$4,173
Belltown$1,350$2,099$3,173*
Bitter Lake*$1,650$2,195*
Broadway$1,410$1,825$2,595*
Cedar Park**$2,228$3,390
Central Business District$1,927$2,284$3,583*
East Queen Anne*$1,935$2,550$4,995
Fairmount Park$1,244$1,525**
First Hill$1,457$1,750$2,698*
Fremont$1,375$2,000$2,995*
Greenwood$1,375$1,695$2,075$3,650
Mann$1,407$1,613$3,100*
Maple Leaf$2,125$1,985$2,999*
Meadowbrook*$1,560$1,823*
North Beacon Hill*$1,655$2,375*
North College Park*$1,495$1,910*
North Queen Anne*$1,625$2,275*
Olympic Hills*$1,395$1,950*
Pike Market$2,158$2,970**
Pinehurst*$1,563$2,000*
Roosevelt$1,316$1,895$2,418*
South Delridge*$1,360*$3,023
Stevens$1,425$1,795$2,395*
University District$1,245$1,545$1,995$3,175
Wallingford$1,575$1,750$2,750$2,750
West Woodland$1,295*$2,295*
Yesler Terrace$1,195$2,065$2,498*

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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