What is the average apartment size in Fairwood?

The average size for a Fairwood, King County, WA apartment is 940 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.

What is the average rent in Fairwood?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Fairwood is $2,142 per month, a 0.6% increase from last year’s average of $2,129.

What is the average apartment size in Fairwood?

The typical apartment in Fairwood offers about 940 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Fairwood, King County, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fairwood?

The typical rent budget in Fairwood ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fairwood?

In Fairwood, 26% of households rent while 74% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 26, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fairwood is $2,142, a 0.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,129.

One-bedroom apartments provide 682 square feet for $1,812, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,149 offer 964 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,340 sq ft) for $2,739, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fairwood, King County, WA

Last updated: October 26, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,142	940 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,812	682 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,149	964 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,739	1,340 sq. ft.

Fairwood, King County, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Fairwood, King County, WA have increased by 0.6% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,129 to $2,142.

What's the typical rent budget in Fairwood, King County, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Fairwood, King County, WA (44%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Fairwood, King County, WA?

2,880 or 26% of the households in Fairwood, King County, WA are renter-occupied while 8,113 or 74% are owner-occupied.

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How Fairwood Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fairwood	$2,142
Seattle	$2,252
Bellevue	$2,751
Vancouver	$1,781
Tacoma	$1,749
Everett	$1,886
Spokane	$1,389
Lynnwood	$2,095
Renton	$2,156
Spokane Valley	$1,416
Kent	$1,954
Parkwood	$1,796
White Center	$1,888
Midland	$1,516

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Fairwood apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.