Average Rent in Central Business District, Seattle, WA

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Current Versus Historical Central Business District, Seattle, WA Rents

Central Business District rentals average $2,148 for a studio rental to $9,400 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,949, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $251 (13.55%) year-over-year from $1,855 to $2,106. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $145 (4.76%) year-over-year from $3,050 to $3,195. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $188 (4.00%) year-over-year from $4,700 to $4,888. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $593 (4.93%) year-over-year from $12,007 to $12,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,000 to $1,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 3.51% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.54% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 33.22% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.27 $2,106 $1,855 (13.55%) $1,767 (19.21%)
1 BR $3.14 $3,195 $3,050 (4.76%) $2,418 (32.15%)
2 BR $3.58 $4,888 $4,700 (4.00%) $3,022 (61.75%)
3 BR N/A $12,600 $12,007 (4.93%) $7,833 (60.86%)

Historical Rents in Central Business District, Seattle, WA

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Top Cities Near Central Business District

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Central Business District. The average rent in Central Business District is currently $2,523 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Seattle, WA, with an average rent of $2,523, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Central Business District, Seattle, WA is Seattle, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,523 per month.

Let's compare Central Business District, Seattle, WA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Central Business District, Seattle, WA is 12.60% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.62% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Central Business District, Seattle, WA are about 33.05% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 61.76% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Central Business District, Seattle, WA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Seattle, WA $1,877 $2,293 $3,272 $2,523

Top Neighborhoods Near Central Business District



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Top Counties Near Central Business District



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Top Zipcodes Near Central Business District



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Frequently Asked Questions - Central Business District Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Central Business District, Seattle, WA?
The average monthly rental price for Central Business District, Seattle, WA apartments for rent is approximately $2,949. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Central Business District, Seattle, WA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Central Business District, Seattle, WA.
How much is a studio apartment in Central Business District, Seattle, WA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,148 and an average price per square feet of $4.27. There are a total of 12 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Business District.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Central Business District, Seattle, WA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,718 and an average price per square feet of $3.14. There are a total of 18 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Business District.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Central Business District, Seattle, WA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,888 and an average price per square feet of $3.58. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Business District.
How have rent prices in Central Business District, Seattle, WA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Central Business District, Seattle, WA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Central Business District, Seattle, WA?
A reasonable rent price in Central Business District, Seattle, WA is around $2,359/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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