Average Rent in King, WA

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Current Versus Historical King, WA Rents

King rentals average $1,944 for a studio rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,671, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $646 (49.77%) year-over-year from $1,298 to $1,945. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $640 (36.98%) year-over-year from $1,732 to $2,372. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $649 (28.22%) year-over-year from $2,298 to $2,947. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $280 (8.99%) year-over-year from $3,115 to $3,395. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $502 (12.55%) year-over-year from $3,998 to $4,500. 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 9.47% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.34% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.39% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.88% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $3.53 $1,945 $1,298 (49.77%) $1,777 (9.46%)
1 BR $3.24 $2,372 $1,732 (36.98%) $1,665 (42.46%)
2 BR $3.00 $2,947 $2,298 (28.22%) $2,147 (37.28%)
3 BR $3.10 $3,395 $3,115 (8.99%) $2,815 (20.60%)
4+ BR N/A $4,500 $3,998 (12.55%) $3,467 (29.81%)

Historical Rents in King, WA

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Top Cities Near King

There are a total of 2 cities nearby King. The average rent in King is currently $2,899 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Seattle, WA, with an average rent of $2,498, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near King, WA is Bellevue, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,300 per month.

Let's compare King, WA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in King, WA is 3.02% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.07% more affordable. Two bedrooms in King, WA are about 6.99% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.54% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near King, WA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Seattle, WA $1,887 $2,300 $3,250 $2,498
Bellevue, WA $1,883 $2,425 $3,240 $3,300

Top Neighborhoods Near King



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Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Counties Near King

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,995. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Snohomish, WA. It's average rent per month is $2,995. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,995, Snohomish, WA is the most expensive county by King, WA.

Typically, rent for studios in King, WA is 90.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in King, WA is 12.51% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in King, WA is 23.84% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Snohomish, WA $3,708 $1,986 $2,310 $2,995

Top Zipcodes Near King



You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Frequently Asked Questions - King Average Rents

What is the average rent price in King, WA?
The average monthly rental price for King, WA apartments for rent is approximately $2,671. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do King, 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 King, WA.
How much is a studio apartment in King, WA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,944 and an average price per square feet of $3.53. There are a total of 82 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in King.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in King, WA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,270 and an average price per square feet of $3.24. There are a total of 172 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in King.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in King, WA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,033 and an average price per square feet of $3.00. There are a total of 133 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in King.
How have rent prices in King, WA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in King, WA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.50%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.37%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in King, WA?
A reasonable rent price in King, WA is around $2,137/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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