Washington Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Washington?

The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $2,047. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Washington

Last updated May 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$2,047	829 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Washington?

The average size for a Washington apartment is 829 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Washington apartment rent ranges

Washington Occupied Housing Units

1,090,864 or 36% of the households in Washington are renter-occupied while 1,929,694 or 64% are owner-occupied.

Washington rent trends

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How Washington Compares to Other States

State	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
Alabama	$1,308	990 sq. ft.
Arizona	$1,579	857 sq. ft.
Arkansas	$1,110	890 sq. ft.
California	$2,621	853 sq. ft.
Colorado	$1,873	874 sq. ft.
Connecticut	$2,071	892 sq. ft.
Delaware	$1,686	916 sq. ft.
District of Columbia	$2,539	746 sq. ft.
Florida	$1,986	977 sq. ft.
Georgia	$1,638	1,019 sq. ft.
Idaho	$1,635	918 sq. ft.
Illinois	$2,008	835 sq. ft.
Indiana	$1,325	907 sq. ft.
Iowa	$1,243	898 sq. ft.
Kansas	$1,288	904 sq. ft.
Kentucky	$1,326	933 sq. ft.
Louisiana	$1,260	918 sq. ft.
Maryland	$1,886	906 sq. ft.
Massachusetts	$2,887	885 sq. ft.
Michigan	$1,386	918 sq. ft.
Minnesota	$1,614	888 sq. ft.
Mississippi	$1,307	1,009 sq. ft.
Missouri	$1,315	898 sq. ft.
Montana	$1,683	884 sq. ft.
Nebraska	$1,317	934 sq. ft.
Nevada	$1,545	903 sq. ft.
New Hampshire	$2,184	879 sq. ft.
New Jersey	$2,412	867 sq. ft.
New Mexico	$1,400	831 sq. ft.
New York	$2,696	868 sq. ft.
North Carolina	$1,559	972 sq. ft.
North Dakota	$1,136	963 sq. ft.
Ohio	$1,318	898 sq. ft.
Oklahoma	$1,054	858 sq. ft.
Oregon	$1,764	843 sq. ft.
Pennsylvania	$1,773	890 sq. ft.
Rhode Island	$2,164	925 sq. ft.
South Carolina	$1,613	1,008 sq. ft.
South Dakota	$1,160	905 sq. ft.
Tennessee	$1,526	948 sq. ft.
Texas	$1,460	886 sq. ft.
Utah	$1,613	917 sq. ft.
Virginia	$1,986	922 sq. ft.
Washington	$2,047	829 sq. ft.
Wisconsin	$1,594	913 sq. ft.