What is the average apartment size in Ballard, Seattle, WA?

The average size for a Ballard, Seattle, WA apartment is 649 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 Ballard?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Ballard is $2,265 per month, a 2.74% increase from last year’s average of $2,205.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Ballard?

In Ballard, studios rent for $1,647 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,273 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,419 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,508 per month

What is the average apartment size in Ballard?

The typical apartment in Ballard offers about 649 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Ballard?

Studio apartments in Ballard average 442 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 665 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,002 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,168 sq. ft.

Ballard, Seattle, WA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Ballard ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 35% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ballard?

In Ballard, 61% of households rent while 39% 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 Ballard is $2,265, a 2.74% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,205.

Studio Apartments at $1,647 offer the most budget-friendly option with 442 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 665 square feet for $2,273, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,419 offer 1,002 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,168 sq ft) for $4,508, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Ballard, Seattle, WA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,265	649 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,647	442 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,273	665 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,419	1,002 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,508	1,168 sq. ft.

Ballard, Seattle, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Ballard, Seattle, WA have increased by 2.74% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,205 to $2,265.

What's the typical rent budget in Ballard, Seattle, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Ballard, Seattle, WA (35%) 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 Ballard, Seattle, WA?

9,355 or 61% of the households in Ballard, Seattle, WA are renter-occupied while 6,079 or 39% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Ballard?

Wedgwood $1,656/month

South Des Moines $1,682/month

International District $1,714/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,271/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Ballard?

Ravenna $2,841/month

Belltown $2,886/month

Seattle Central Business District $3,123/month

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

Average Rent in Seattle, WA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Seattle Central Business District	$3,123
Belltown	$2,886
Ravenna	$2,841
South Lake Union	$2,799
Central Waterfront	$2,759
Pike Market	$2,661
Westlake	$2,616
Pioneer Square	$2,602
Green Lake	$2,573
East Queen Anne	$2,488
Fremont	$2,466
Wallingford	$2,406
Crown Hill	$2,371
Eastlake	$2,323
Genesee	$2,274
Ballard	$2,265
Lower Queen Anne	$2,239
South Delridge	$2,235
Atlantic	$2,233
Columbia City	$2,217
North Admiral	$2,201
North City	$2,194
North Queen Anne	$2,191
Hillwood	$2,190
First Hill	$2,188
Maple Leaf	$2,187
Stevens	$2,163
West Woodland	$2,158
Meridian Park	$2,139
Greenwood	$2,139
University District	$2,137
Broadway	$2,129
Minor	$2,125
Yesler Terrace	$2,110
Fairmount Park	$2,106
West Queen Anne	$2,105
North College Park	$2,099
Roosevelt	$2,098
Haller Lake	$2,074
North Delridge	$2,072
Junction	$2,032
Interbay	$2,029
Parkwood	$2,002
Whittier Heights	$2,002
Echo Lake	$2,002
Pinehurst	$1,968
Portage Bay	$1,968
High Point	$1,944
Roxhill	$1,936
North Beacon Hill	$1,935
Richmond Highlands	$1,828
Olympic Hills	$1,811
Mann	$1,810
Central Des Moines	$1,794
Broadview	$1,792
Cedar Park	$1,783
Bitter Lake	$1,759
Brighton	$1,744
Victory Heights	$1,743
Ballinger	$1,722
Loyal Heights	$1,720
International District	$1,714
South Des Moines	$1,682
Wedgwood	$1,656

Seattle | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ballard is 1% higher than in Atlantic

$2,265

Ballard rent is the same as Seattle average

Average Rent $2,265

$2,233

Atlantic rent is 1% lower than Seattle average

Average Rent $2,233

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 Ballard 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.