Average Rent in King, WA

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Current Versus Historical King, WA Rents

King rentals average $1,913 for a studio rental to $4,795 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,619, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $535 (40.23%) year-over-year from $1,330 to $1,865. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $476 (27.25%) year-over-year from $1,746 to $2,222. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $578 (24.64%) year-over-year from $2,347 to $2,925. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3 (0.10%) year-over-year from $3,297 to $3,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $589 (13.99%) year-over-year from $4,207 to $4,795. 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 3.44% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.77% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.95% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.46% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.03% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.62	$1,865	$1,330 (40.23%)	$1,761 (5.89%)
1 BR	$3.29	$2,222	$1,746 (27.25%)	$1,713 (29.69%)
2 BR	$3.13	$2,925	$2,347 (24.64%)	$2,247 (30.19%)
3 BR	$3.14	$3,300	$3,297 (0.10%)	$2,931 (12.61%)
4+ BR	N/A	$4,795	$4,207 (13.99%)	$3,667 (30.77%)

Historical Rents in King, WA

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Top Cities Near King

There are a total of 1 cities nearby King. The average rent in King is currently $2,510 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Seattle, WA, with an average rent of $2,510, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near King, WA is Seattle, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,510 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 1.36% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.10% more affordable. Two bedrooms in King, WA are about 4.48% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.67% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near King, WA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Seattle, WA	$1,887	$2,332	$3,297	$2,510

Top Neighborhoods Near King

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near King. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near King, WA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near King, WA is currently around $2,919 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than King's average rent, which is only $2,619. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near King, Central Business District has the most affordable average rent at $2,919 per month. Whereas, at $2,919 average rent per month, Central Business District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near King. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Central Business District, Seattle, WA	$2,077	$2,837	$5,348	$2,919

Top Counties Near King

There are a total of 1 counties located by King, WA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,700. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Snohomish, WA. It's average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, Snohomish, WA is the most expensive county by King, WA.

Typically, rent for studios in King, WA is 79.72% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in King, WA is 15.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in King, WA is 22.65% 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	$3,438	$1,919	$2,441	$2,700

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 $2,619. 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 $1,913 and an average price per square feet of $3.62. There are a total of 81 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 $2,284 and an average price per square feet of $3.29. There are a total of 155 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 $3,155 and an average price per square feet of $3.13. There are a total of 115 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 0.40%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in King, WA?

A reasonable rent price in King, WA is around $2,095/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.