What is the average apartment size in SeaTac?

The average size for a SeaTac, WA apartment is 774 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 SeaTac?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in SeaTac is $1,802 per month, a 2.46% increase from last year’s average of $1,759.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in SeaTac?

In SeaTac, studios rent for $1,082 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,620 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,043 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,725 per month

What is the average apartment size in SeaTac?

The typical apartment in SeaTac offers about 774 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in SeaTac?

Studio apartments in SeaTac average 420 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 641 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 943 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,147 sq. ft.

SeaTac, WA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in SeaTac ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in SeaTac?

In SeaTac, 55% of households rent while 45% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in SeaTac is $1,802, a 2.46% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,759.

Studio Apartments at $1,082 offer the most budget-friendly option with 420 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 641 square feet for $1,620, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,043 offer 943 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,147 sq ft) for $2,725, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in SeaTac, WA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,802	774 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,082	420 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,620	641 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,043	943 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,725	1,147 sq. ft.

SeaTac, WA rent trends

Rental prices in SeaTac, WA have increased by 2.46% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,759 to $1,802.

What's the typical rent budget in SeaTac, WA?

The largest share of rentals in SeaTac, WA (44%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in SeaTac, WA?

6,468 or 55% of the households in SeaTac, WA are renter-occupied while 5,304 or 45% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in SeaTac?

Normandy Park $1,653/month

Bryn Mawr-Skyway $1,735/month

Des Moines $1,812/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,802/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in SeaTac?

Issaquah $2,800/month

Snoqualmie $2,892/month

North Bend $3,257/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in SeaTac, WA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
North Bend	$3,257
Snoqualmie	$2,892
Issaquah	$2,800
Bellevue	$2,754
Sammamish	$2,701
Mercer Island	$2,642
Woodinville	$2,567
Redmond	$2,559
Kirkland	$2,540
Lakeland North	$2,490
Black Diamond	$2,490
Bridle Trails - Bellevue	$2,422
Newcastle	$2,417
Covington	$2,344
Seattle	$2,271
Maple Valley	$2,210
Kenmore	$2,155
Renton	$2,144
Fairwood	$2,109
Shoreline	$2,028
Enumclaw	$2,011
Lake Forest Park	$1,944
Kent	$1,936
Burien	$1,904
Federal Way	$1,902
White Center	$1,898
Auburn	$1,862
Boulevard Park	$1,860
Tukwila	$1,844
Pacific	$1,814
Des Moines	$1,812
Bryn Mawr-Skyway	$1,735
Normandy Park	$1,653

SeaTac | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Auburn is 32% lower than in Bellevue

$1,862

Auburn rent is 3% higher than SeaTac average

Average Rent $1,862

$2,754

Bellevue rent is 53% higher than SeaTac average

Average Rent $2,754

How SeaTac Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
SeaTac	$1,802
Seattle	$2,271
Tacoma	$1,751
Spokane	$1,394
Vancouver	$1,751
Everett	$1,872
Bellevue	$2,754
Renton	$2,144
Kent	$1,936
Lynnwood	$2,108
Spokane Valley	$1,404
Kirkland	$2,540
Federal Way	$1,902
Redmond	$2,559
Puyallup	$2,049
Bremerton	$1,719
Issaquah, WA	$2,800
Auburn, WA	$1,862
Des Moines, WA	$1,812
Burien, WA	$1,904
Fife, WA	$1,822

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 SeaTac 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.