Average Rent in Seattle, WA

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Current Versus Historical Seattle, WA Rents

Seattle rentals average $1,895 for a studio rental to $4,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,495, 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 $444 (34.01%) year-over-year from $1,307 to $1,751. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $490 (28.53%) year-over-year from $1,719 to $2,209. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $623 (26.28%) year-over-year from $2,372 to $2,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $388 (11.26%) year-over-year from $3,443 to $3,831. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $591 (12.97%) year-over-year from $4,557 to $5,148. 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 7.20% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.52% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.63	$1,751	$1,307 (34.01%)	$1,549 (13.07%)
1 BR	$3.36	$2,209	$1,719 (28.53%)	$1,657 (33.34%)
2 BR	$3.24	$2,995	$2,372 (26.28%)	$2,246 (33.33%)
3 BR	$3.10	$3,831	$3,443 (11.26%)	$3,182 (20.41%)
4+ BR	N/A	$5,148	$4,557 (12.97%)	$4,055 (26.94%)

Historical Rents in Seattle, WA

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Top Cities Near Seattle

Let's compare Seattle, WA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near Seattle

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

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Seattle, WA is currently around $2,860 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Seattle's average rent, which is only $2,495. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Seattle, Central Business District has the most affordable average rent at $2,860 per month. Whereas, at $2,860 average rent per month, Central Business District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Seattle. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Central Business District, Seattle, WA	$2,055	$2,706	$5,090	$2,860

Top Counties Near Seattle

There are a total of 1 counties located by Seattle, WA.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Seattle

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

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 $2,495. 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 $1,895 and an average price per square feet of $3.63. There are a total of 63 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 $2,333 and an average price per square feet of $3.36. There are a total of 132 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 $3,350 and an average price per square feet of $3.24. There are a total of 71 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 0.34%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.26%, 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 $1,996/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.