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

The average size for a Belltown, Seattle, WA apartment is 735 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 Belltown?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Belltown is $2,823 per month, a 0.51% decrease from last years average of $2,838.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Belltown?

In Belltown, studios rent for $1,674 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,730 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,127 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Belltown?

The typical apartment in Belltown offers about 735 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Belltown?

Studio apartments in Belltown average 456 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 704 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,081 sq. ft.

Belltown, Seattle, WA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Belltown ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Belltown?

In Belltown, 80% of households rent while 20% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Belltown is $2,823, a 0.51% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,838.

Studio Apartments at $1,674 offer the most budget-friendly option with 456 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 704 square feet for $2,730, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $4,127 offer 1,081 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA

Last updated: August 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,823	735 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,674	456 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,730	704 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,127	1,081 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Belltown, Seattle, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Belltown, Seattle, WA have decreased by 0.51% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,838 to $2,823.

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

The largest share of rentals in Belltown, Seattle, WA (40%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Belltown, Seattle, WA?

6,874 or 80% of the households in Belltown, Seattle, WA are renter-occupied while 1,766 or 20% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Belltown?

Mount Baker $1,330/month

Loyal Heights $1,510/month

Victory Heights $1,548/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,238/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Belltown?

Ravenna $2,755/month

Belltown $2,823/month

Seattle Central Business District $3,114/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	$3,114
Belltown	$2,823
Ravenna	$2,755
South Lake Union	$2,717
Central Waterfront	$2,692
Pike Market	$2,681
Westlake	$2,618
Pioneer Square	$2,528
Green Lake	$2,508
Crown Hill	$2,464
East Queen Anne	$2,463
Wallingford	$2,418
Genesee	$2,362
Columbia City	$2,293
First Hill	$2,283
Hillwood	$2,263
South Delridge	$2,258
Madison Park	$2,251
Lower Queen Anne	$2,250
North Admiral	$2,245
Fremont	$2,245
Atlantic	$2,185
West Queen Anne	$2,182
North City	$2,175
Ballard	$2,172
North Queen Anne	$2,159
North Delridge	$2,148
Parkwood	$2,148
West Woodland	$2,148
Yesler Terrace	$2,126
Fairmount Park	$2,115
Meridian Park	$2,111
Minor	$2,099
Broadway	$2,079
Stevens	$2,075
Eastlake	$2,071
University District	$2,067
Roxhill	$2,051
Greenwood	$2,047
Junction	$2,045
Roosevelt	$2,044
Maple Leaf	$2,044
Echo Lake	$2,043
Haller Lake	$2,033
High Point	$1,951
Interbay	$1,949
Portage Bay	$1,947
Richmond Highlands	$1,917
Whittier Heights	$1,894
Pinehurst	$1,889
North Beacon Hill	$1,869
North College Park	$1,859
Mann	$1,845
Brighton	$1,814
Central Des Moines	$1,801
International District	$1,776
Broadview	$1,754
Olympic Hills	$1,751
Cedar Park	$1,721
Bitter Lake	$1,683
South Des Moines	$1,666
Ballinger	$1,641
Wedgwood	$1,569
Victory Heights	$1,548
Loyal Heights	$1,510
Mount Baker	$1,330

Seattle | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Belltown is 29% higher than in Atlantic

$2,823

Belltown rent is the same as Seattle average

Average Rent $2,823

$2,185

Atlantic rent is 23% lower than Seattle average

Average Rent $2,185

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 Belltown 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.