Average Rent in West Seattle, Seattle, WA

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Current Versus Historical West Seattle, Seattle, WA Rents

West Seattle rentals average $1,712 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,559, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $644 (48.86%) year-over-year from $1,318 to $1,963. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $485 (28.69%) year-over-year from $1,692 to $2,177. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $358 (15.29%) year-over-year from $2,339 to $2,697. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $200 (-5.62%) year-over-year from $3,550 to $3,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,167 (30.47%) year-over-year from $3,832 to $4,999. 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 12.24% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.73% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.55% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.83% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.34	$1,963	$1,318 (48.86%)	$1,937 (1.34%)
1 BR	$3.22	$2,177	$1,692 (28.69%)	$1,614 (34.90%)
2 BR	$3.08	$2,697	$2,339 (15.29%)	$1,995 (35.16%)
3 BR	N/A	$3,350	$3,550 (-5.62%)	$3,013 (11.17%)

Historical Rents in West Seattle, Seattle, WA

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Top Cities Near West Seattle

There are a total of 3 cities nearby West Seattle. The average rent in West Seattle is currently $2,623 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Redmond, WA, with an average rent of $2,302, 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 $3,148 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 2.63% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.52% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West Seattle, Seattle, WA are about 2.66% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.06% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near West Seattle, Seattle, WA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Redmond, WA	$1,757	$2,078	$2,884	$2,302
Seattle, WA	$1,770	$2,154	$3,183	$2,623
Bellevue, WA	N/A	$2,293	$2,964	$3,148

Top Neighborhoods Near West Seattle

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

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near West Seattle, Seattle, WA is currently around $2,078 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Seattle, Downtown Redmond has the most affordable average rent at $2,078 per month. Whereas, at $2,078 average rent per month, Downtown Redmond is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Seattle. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown Redmond, Redmond, WA	$1,753	$2,078	$2,884	$2,078

Top Counties Near West Seattle

There are a total of 1 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

There is one zipcode in or near West Seattle, Seattle, WA. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,302.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near West Seattle, Seattle, WA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
98052, Redmond, WA	$1,757	$2,078	$2,884	$2,302

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 $2,559. 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 $1,712 and an average price per square feet of $3.34. There are a total of 3 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 $2,256 and an average price per square feet of $3.22. There are a total of 14 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 $3,045 and an average price per square feet of $3.08. There are a total of 5 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 0.49%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% 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 $2,047/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.