Average Rent in West Seattle, Seattle, WA

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Current Versus Historical West Seattle, Seattle, WA Rents

West Seattle rentals average $1,609 for a studio rental to $3,600 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,806, 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 $397 (29.42%) year-over-year from $1,348 to $1,744. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $325 (18.04%) year-over-year from $1,803 to $2,129. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $444 (18.47%) year-over-year from $2,406 to $2,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $560 (17.28%) year-over-year from $3,240 to $3,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,165 (-20.56%) year-over-year from $5,665 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 9.10% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.47% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.23	$1,744	$1,348 (29.42%)	$1,590 (9.66%)
1 BR	$3.18	$2,129	$1,803 (18.04%)	$1,678 (26.82%)
2 BR	$3.25	$2,850	$2,406 (18.47%)	$2,282 (24.91%)
3 BR	N/A	$3,800	$3,240 (17.28%)	$3,138 (21.08%)

Historical Rents in West Seattle, Seattle, WA

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Top Cities Near West Seattle

There are a total of 2 cities nearby West Seattle. The average rent in West Seattle is currently $2,606 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Seattle, WA, with an average rent of $2,495, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West Seattle, Seattle, WA is Bellevue, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,718 per month.

Let's compare West Seattle, Seattle, WA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in West Seattle, Seattle, WA is 16.92% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.51% more affordable. Two bedrooms in West Seattle, Seattle, WA are about 11.27% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 204.86% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near West Seattle, Seattle, WA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Seattle, WA	$1,833	$2,344	$3,361	$2,495
Bellevue, WA	$1,930	$2,441	$2,850	$2,718

Top Neighborhoods Near West Seattle

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near West Seattle. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near West Seattle, Seattle, WA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near West Seattle, Seattle, WA is currently around $2,597 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Seattle, Belltown has the most affordable average rent at $2,229 per month. Whereas, at $2,965 average rent per month, Central Business District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Seattle. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Belltown, Seattle, WA	$1,598	$2,618	$3,645	$2,229
Central Business District, Seattle, WA	$2,033	$3,018	$5,070	$2,965

Top Counties Near West Seattle

There are a total of 2 counties located by West Seattle, Seattle, WA.

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

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near West Seattle

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

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - West Seattle Average Rents

What is the average rent price in West Seattle, Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for West Seattle, Seattle, WA apartments for rent is approximately $2,806. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do West Seattle, 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 West Seattle, Seattle, WA.

How much is a studio apartment in West Seattle, Seattle, WA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,609 and an average price per square feet of $3.23. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in West Seattle.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,289 and an average price per square feet of $3.18. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Seattle.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,500 and an average price per square feet of $3.25. There are a total of 7 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Seattle.

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

Rent prices for rentals in West Seattle, Seattle, WA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.29%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in West Seattle, Seattle, WA?

A reasonable rent price in West Seattle, Seattle, WA is around $2,245/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.