Seattle, WA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Seattle is $2,087, a 2% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Seattle, WA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $2,087 | 2% | 698 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Seattle, WA apartment is 698 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.
Seattle, WA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $701-$1,0002%
- $1,001-$1,50017%
- $1,501-$2,00037%
- > $2,00045%
Seattle, WA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households54%
- Owner-occupied Households45%
176,400 or 54% of the households in Seattle, WA are renter-occupied while 147,046 or 45% are owner-occupied.
How Seattle Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $2,087 | 2% |
| Tacoma | $1,289 | 5% |
| Kent | $1,475 | 1% |
| Everett | $1,421 | 1% |
| Vancouver | $1,304 | 3% |
| Bellevue | $2,228 | 2% |
For more information about the Seattle rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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