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

The average size for a Ballard, Seattle, WA apartment is 637 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 Aug / 2026, the average rent in Ballard is $2,178 per month, a 1.84% decrease from last years average of $2,219.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Ballard?

In Ballard, studios rent for $1,574 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,230 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,288 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Ballard?

The typical apartment in Ballard offers about 637 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 433 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 662 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 988 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 $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 30% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ballard?

In Ballard, 62% of households rent while 38% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ballard is $2,178, a 1.84% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,219.

Studio Apartments at $1,574 offer the most budget-friendly option with 433 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 662 square feet for $2,230, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,288 offer 988 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Ballard, Seattle, WA

Last updated: October 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,178	637 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,574	433 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,230	662 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,288	988 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Ballard, Seattle, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Ballard, Seattle, WA have decreased by 1.84% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,219 to $2,178.

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

The largest share of rentals in Ballard, Seattle, WA (30%) 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 Ballard, Seattle, WA?

3,678 or 62% of the households in Ballard, Seattle, WA are renter-occupied while 2,283 or 38% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Ballard?

Mount Baker $1,317/month

Loyal Heights $1,557/month

Wedgwood $1,559/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,254/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Ballard?

Ravenna $2,751/month

Belltown $2,839/month

Seattle Central Business District $3,117/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	$3,117
Belltown	$2,839
Ravenna	$2,751
South Lake Union	$2,740
Pike Market	$2,727
Central Waterfront	$2,677
Westlake	$2,616
Pioneer Square	$2,554
Green Lake	$2,520
Crown Hill	$2,484
East Queen Anne	$2,435
Wallingford	$2,414
Genesee	$2,351
Maple Leaf	$2,341
Hillwood	$2,329
Columbia City	$2,318
Fremont	$2,311
South Delridge	$2,272
First Hill	$2,268
North Admiral	$2,268
North City	$2,254
Lower Queen Anne	$2,242
Eastlake	$2,217
West Queen Anne	$2,209
University District	$2,194
Parkwood	$2,188
West Woodland	$2,182
Ballard	$2,178
Minor	$2,159
Meridian Park	$2,157
North Queen Anne	$2,152
Atlantic	$2,151
North Delridge	$2,143
Fairmount Park	$2,115
Haller Lake	$2,111
Broadway	$2,086
Stevens	$2,073
Roosevelt	$2,062
Yesler Terrace	$2,054
Greenwood	$2,053
Junction	$2,050
Roxhill	$2,031
Echo Lake	$2,024
Portage Bay	$1,947
High Point	$1,936
Richmond Highlands	$1,935
Interbay	$1,932
Pinehurst	$1,898
Whittier Heights	$1,882
North Beacon Hill	$1,858
North College Park	$1,856
Central Des Moines	$1,792
Brighton	$1,788
Mann	$1,785
International District	$1,782
Bitter Lake	$1,765
Cedar Park	$1,756
Olympic Hills	$1,755
Broadview	$1,749
South Des Moines	$1,670
Ballinger	$1,647
Victory Heights	$1,564
Wedgwood	$1,559
Loyal Heights	$1,557
Mount Baker	$1,317

Seattle | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ballard is 1% higher than in Atlantic

$2,178

Ballard rent is the same as Seattle average

Average Rent $2,178

$2,151

Atlantic rent is 1% lower than Seattle average

Average Rent $2,151

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.