Seattle, WA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Seattle is $1,802, a 0% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,804.
Studio apartments in Seattle rent for $1,444 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $1,829 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,196.
Average Rent in Seattle, WA
Last updated May 2018
| All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,802 | $1,444 | $1,829 | $2,196 | $2,372 |
| Y-o-Y Change | 0% | 3% | 3% | 5% | 2% |
| Average Apartment Size | 741 sq. ft. | 478 sq. ft. | 681 sq. ft. | 960 sq. ft. | 1,209 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Seattle apartment is 741 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 478 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 681. 2-bedroom apartments in Seattle have an average size of 960 sq. ft.
Seattle, WA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $701-$1,0004%
- $1,001-$1,50026%
- $1,501-$2,00036%
- > $2,00034%
Seattle, WA Rent Trends
| Average Rent All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May / 2018 | $1,802 | $1,444 | $1,829 | $2,196 | $2,372 |
| Sept / 2017 | $1,900 | $1,440 | $1,869 | $2,254 | $2,428 |
| May / 2017 | $1,906 | $1,460 | $1,888 | $2,228 | $2,399 |
| Jan / 2017 | $1,804 | $1,399 | $1,784 | $2,082 | $2,325 |
| Sept / 2016 | $1,793 | $1,394 | $1,771 | $2,074 | $2,268 |
| May / 2016 | $1,758 | $1,351 | $1,741 | $2,030 | $2,255 |
| Jan / 2016 | $1,695 | $1,317 | $1,673 | $1,960 | $2,132 |
| Sept / 2015 | $1,658 | $1,290 | $1,632 | $1,926 | $2,049 |
| May / 2015 | $1,632 | $1,260 | $1,604 | $1,906 | $2,012 |
| Jan / 2015 | $1,562 | $1,230 | $1,544 | $1,791 | $1,886 |
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Average Rent in Seattle, WA By Neighborhood
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| Average Rent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds |
| South Park | $1,125 | $1,017 | $1,045 | $1,400 | $1,350 |
| Georgetown | $1,125 | $1,017 | $1,045 | $1,400 | $1,350 |
| The Highlands | $1,160 | $1,150 | $1,475 | $1,160 | $1,500 |
| Richmond Beach | $1,160 | $1,150 | $1,475 | $1,160 | $1,500 |
| Innis Arden | $1,160 | $1,150 | $1,475 | $1,160 | $1,500 |
| North Hill | $1,361 | $1,018 | $1,216 | $1,495 | $1,865 |
| Zenith | $1,381 | $1,038 | $1,209 | $1,494 | $1,722 |
| South Des Moines | $1,381 | $1,038 | $1,209 | $1,494 | $1,722 |
| Central Des Moines | $1,381 | $1,038 | $1,209 | $1,494 | $1,722 |
| North City | $1,433 | $1,025 | $1,233 | $1,611 | $2,138 |
| Ballinger | $1,433 | $1,025 | $1,233 | $1,611 | $2,138 |
| North Beach - Blue Ridge | $1,434 | $1,361 | $1,586 | $1,493 | $1,500 |
| Crown Hill | $1,434 | $1,361 | $1,586 | $1,493 | $1,500 |
| Victory Heights | $1,453 | $1,251 | $1,378 | $1,647 | $2,031 |
| Pinehurst | $1,453 | $1,251 | $1,378 | $1,647 | $2,031 |
| Richmond Highlands | $1,492 | $1,337 | $1,367 | $1,567 | $1,998 |
| Hillwood | $1,492 | $1,337 | $1,367 | $1,567 | $1,998 |
| Broadview | $1,492 | $1,337 | $1,367 | $1,567 | $1,998 |
| Ridgecrest | $1,495 | $840 | $1,298 | $1,690 | $2,205 |
| Briarcrest | $1,495 | $840 | $1,298 | $1,690 | $2,205 |
| Echo Lake | $1,520 | $1,256 | $1,350 | $1,628 | $2,116 |
| Westminster Triangle | $1,525 | $1,360 | $1,358 | $1,610 | $2,090 |
| Parkwood | $1,525 | $1,360 | $1,358 | $1,610 | $2,090 |
| Meridian Park | $1,525 | $1,360 | $1,358 | $1,610 | $2,090 |
| Highland Terrace | $1,537 | $1,359 | $1,412 | $1,707 | $2,095 |
| Olympic Hills | $1,549 | $1,299 | $1,473 | $1,772 | $2,149 |
| Cedar Park | $1,549 | $1,299 | $1,473 | $1,772 | $2,149 |
| Haller Lake | $1,555 | $1,323 | $1,452 | $1,761 | $2,206 |
| Bitter Lake | $1,562 | $1,385 | $1,424 | $1,750 | $2,228 |
| Meadowbrook | $1,563 | $1,356 | $1,526 | $1,792 | $2,203 |
| Matthews Beach | $1,563 | $1,356 | $1,526 | $1,792 | $2,203 |
| North Beacon Hill | $1,592 | $1,185 | $1,638 | $1,996 | $1,325 |
| Fauntleroy | $1,609 | $1,555 | $1,595 | $1,672 | $1,565 |
| Arbor Heights | $1,609 | $1,555 | $1,595 | $1,672 | $1,565 |
| Rainier Beach | $1,629 | $1,400 | $1,606 | $1,980 | $2,020 |
| Laurelhurst | $1,629 | $1,328 | $1,713 | $2,415 | $2,588 |
| South Beacon Hill | $1,651 | $1,313 | $1,626 | $2,322 | $1,685 |
| Mid-Beacon Hill | $1,651 | $1,313 | $1,626 | $2,322 | $1,685 |
| Holly Park | $1,651 | $1,313 | $1,626 | $2,322 | $1,685 |
| Maple Leaf | $1,666 | $1,324 | $1,589 | $1,948 | $2,134 |
| Greenwood | $1,669 | $1,421 | $1,597 | $1,869 | $2,226 |
| Gatewood | $1,674 | $1,560 | $1,680 | $1,769 | $1,565 |
| Windermere | $1,677 | $1,355 | $1,758 | $2,319 | $2,507 |
| Ravenna | $1,677 | $1,355 | $1,758 | $2,319 | $2,507 |
| Bryant | $1,677 | $1,355 | $1,758 | $2,319 | $2,507 |
| Riverview | $1,693 | $1,693 | $1,510 | $1,735 | $2,100 |
| Harbor Island-Industrial District | $1,693 | $1,693 | $1,510 | $1,735 | $2,100 |
| High Point | $1,708 | $1,615 | $1,605 | $1,811 | $2,100 |
| Mount Baker | $1,721 | $1,367 | $1,728 | $2,447 | $2,020 |
| Columbia City | $1,722 | $1,308 | $1,669 | $2,129 | $1,663 |
| Fairmount Park | $1,726 | $1,616 | $1,696 | $1,877 | $1,620 |
| North College Park | $1,728 | $1,351 | $1,656 | $1,973 | $2,357 |
| Seward Park | $1,733 | $1,400 | $1,687 | $2,525 | $2,020 |
| Dunlap | $1,733 | $1,400 | $1,687 | $2,525 | $2,020 |
| South Delridge | $1,746 | $1,675 | $1,532 | $1,878 | $2,085 |
| Highland Park | $1,746 | $1,675 | $1,532 | $1,878 | $2,085 |
| Seaview | $1,747 | $1,469 | $1,772 | $2,128 | $1,565 |
| View Ridge | $1,761 | $1,451 | $1,802 | $2,155 | $2,295 |
| Sand Point | $1,761 | $1,451 | $1,802 | $2,155 | $2,295 |
| Roxhill | $1,762 | $1,645 | $1,645 | $1,932 | $2,085 |
| North Delridge | $1,762 | $1,645 | $1,645 | $1,932 | $2,085 |
| Interbay | $1,768 | $1,339 | $1,772 | $2,411 | $3,024 |
| University District | $1,791 | $1,236 | $1,734 | $2,415 | $2,515 |
| Brighton | $1,805 | $1,406 | $1,721 | $2,318 | $2,000 |
| West Queen Anne | $1,808 | $1,340 | $1,834 | $2,705 | $3,024 |
| Leschi | $1,845 | $1,421 | $1,981 | $2,300 | $3,200 |
| International District | $1,854 | $1,344 | $1,877 | $2,597 | $4,147 |
| Wallingford | $1,866 | $1,256 | $1,859 | $2,534 | $2,581 |
| Wedgwood | $1,886 | $1,360 | $1,811 | $2,338 | $2,126 |
| Roosevelt | $1,886 | $1,360 | $1,811 | $2,338 | $2,126 |
| Pioneer Square | $1,896 | $1,377 | $1,905 | $2,718 | $4,147 |
| Phinney Ridge | $1,929 | $1,528 | $1,928 | $2,759 | $3,830 |
| Yesler Terrace | $1,931 | $1,381 | $2,002 | $2,845 | $3,913 |
| Sunset Hill | $1,932 | $1,588 | $1,922 | $2,410 | $3,600 |
| Broadway | $1,939 | $1,415 | $2,023 | $2,823 | $3,423 |
| Stevens | $1,946 | $1,542 | $1,767 | $2,344 | $2,904 |
| Green Lake | $1,947 | $1,347 | $1,906 | $2,519 | $2,308 |
| Mann | $1,949 | $1,391 | $2,016 | $2,774 | $3,423 |
| Minor | $1,949 | $1,383 | $2,052 | $2,945 | $3,855 |
| Fremont | $2,040 | $1,459 | $1,974 | $2,831 | $3,798 |
| West Woodland | $2,056 | $1,564 | $1,957 | $2,817 | $3,500 |
| Ballard | $2,056 | $1,564 | $1,957 | $2,817 | $3,500 |
| Eastlake | $2,114 | $1,617 | $2,065 | $2,939 | $3,794 |
| First Hill | $2,129 | $1,426 | $2,134 | $3,166 | $4,706 |
| North Queen Anne | $2,145 | $1,658 | $2,057 | $2,894 | $3,705 |
| Lower Queen Anne | $2,145 | $1,658 | $2,057 | $2,894 | $3,705 |
| Westlake | $2,178 | $1,738 | $2,070 | $2,934 | $3,794 |
| South Lake Union | $2,178 | $1,738 | $2,070 | $2,934 | $3,794 |
| East Queen Anne | $2,178 | $1,738 | $2,070 | $2,934 | $3,794 |
| Seattle Central Business District | $2,258 | $1,474 | $2,186 | $3,264 | $4,877 |
| Central Waterfront | $2,333 | $1,555 | $2,279 | $3,342 | $4,889 |
| Pike Market | $2,445 | $1,620 | $2,364 | $3,498 | $4,908 |
| Belltown | $2,445 | $1,620 | $2,364 | $3,498 | $4,908 |
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The most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle are Georgetown, where the average rent goes for $1,125/month, South Park, where renters pay $1,125/mo on average, and Innis Arden, where the average rent goes for $1,160/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Richmond Beach ($1,160), The Highlands ($1,160), and North Hill ($1,361), where the asking prices are below the average Seattle rent of $1,802/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle are Central Waterfront ($2,333), Belltown ($2,445) and Pike Market ($2,445).
Seattle | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Arbor Heights is 22% lower than in Ballard
$1,609
Arbor Heights rent is 11% lower than Seattle average
| All rentals | $1,609 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,555 |
| 1 Bed | $1,595 |
| 2 Beds | $1,672 |
| 3 Beds | $1,565 |
$2,056
Ballard rent is 14% higher than Seattle average
| All rentals | $2,056 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,564 |
| 1 Bed | $1,957 |
| 2 Beds | $2,817 |
| 3 Beds | $3,500 |
How Does Seattle Compare to Nearby Cities
For more information about the Seattle rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Seattle apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.