Average Rent in Seattle, WA

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Current Versus Historical Seattle, WA Rents

Seattle rentals average $1,841 for a studio rental to $5,348 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $271 (21.07%) year-over-year from $1,284 to $1,555. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $387 (23.32%) year-over-year from $1,658 to $2,045. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $547 (24.09%) year-over-year from $2,272 to $2,819. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $352 (11.17%) year-over-year from $3,148 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $958 (23.15%) year-over-year from $4,139 to $5,098. 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 down by 0.78% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.95% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.48% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.06% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.79% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.51	$1,555	$1,284 (21.07%)	$1,725 (-9.86%)
1 BR	$3.28	$2,045	$1,658 (23.32%)	$1,594 (28.27%)
2 BR	$3.15	$2,819	$2,272 (24.09%)	$2,078 (35.69%)
3 BR	$3.04	$3,500	$3,148 (11.17%)	$2,962 (18.18%)
4+ BR	N/A	$5,098	$4,139 (23.15%)	$3,633 (40.33%)

Historical Rents in Seattle, WA

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Top Cities Near Seattle

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Seattle. The average rent in Seattle is currently $2,750 per month. Our records show that Bellevue, WA, with an average rent of $2,750, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Seattle, WA is Bellevue, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,750 per month.

Let's compare Seattle, WA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Seattle, WA is 8.77% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.37% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Seattle, WA are about 8.47% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.84% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Seattle, WA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bellevue, WA	$2,003	$2,271	$2,930	$2,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Seattle

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Seattle

We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Seattle

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Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Seattle Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for Seattle, WA apartments for rent is approximately $2,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Seattle, WA.

How much is a studio apartment in Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,841 and an average price per square feet of $3.51. There are a total of 55 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Seattle.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,176 and an average price per square feet of $3.28. There are a total of 127 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Seattle.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,201 and an average price per square feet of $3.15. There are a total of 78 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Seattle.

How have rent prices in Seattle, WA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Seattle, WA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Seattle, WA?

A reasonable rent price in Seattle, WA is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.