Average Rent in Washington

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Current Versus Historical Washington Rents

Washington rentals average $1,952 for a studio rental to $4,200 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 $306 (23.67%) year-over-year from $1,293 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $185 (11.46%) year-over-year from $1,615 to $1,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $501 (26.39%) year-over-year from $1,899 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $518 (21.32%) year-over-year from $2,432 to $2,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $452 (14.35%) year-over-year from $3,148 to $3,600. 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 4.25% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.22% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.23% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.03% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.37% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.48	$1,600	$1,293 (23.67%)	$1,877 (-14.78%)
1 BR	$3.23	$1,800	$1,615 (11.46%)	$1,583 (13.68%)
2 BR	$2.90	$2,400	$1,899 (26.39%)	$1,808 (32.78%)
3 BR	$2.81	$2,950	$2,432 (21.32%)	$2,215 (33.18%)
4+ BR	N/A	$3,600	$3,148 (14.35%)	$2,865 (25.65%)

Historical Rents in Washington

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Top Cities Near Washington

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $2,675 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Seattle, WA, with an average rent of $2,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington is Bellevue, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,750 per month.

Let's compare Washington's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Washington is 1.55% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.35% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Washington are about 11.21% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.59% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Washington in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Seattle, WA	$1,841	$2,176	$3,201	$2,600
Bellevue, WA	$2,003	$2,271	$2,930	$2,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Washington

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,849. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is King, WA. It's average rent per month is $2,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,898, Snohomish, WA is the most expensive county by Washington.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington is 43.66% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington is 1.55% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington is 5.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
King, WA	$1,909	$2,205	$3,024	$2,800
Snohomish, WA	$3,700	$1,888	$2,200	$2,898

Top Zipcodes Near Washington

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

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Washington Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Washington?

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

Do Washington 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 Washington.

How much is a studio apartment in Washington?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,952 and an average price per square feet of $3.48. There are a total of 139 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Washington?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,015 and an average price per square feet of $3.23. There are a total of 249 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Washington?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,757 and an average price per square feet of $2.90. There are a total of 218 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington.

How have rent prices in Washington changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Washington can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.26%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Washington?

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