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

The average size for a Belltown, Seattle, WA apartment is 736 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Belltown is $2,834 per month, a 0.53% increase from last years average of $2,819.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Belltown?

In Belltown, studios rent for $1,718 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,737 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,105 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Belltown?

The typical apartment in Belltown offers about 736 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 457 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 705 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, 77% of households rent while 23% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Belltown is $2,834, a 0.53% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,819.

Studio Apartments at $1,718 offer the most budget-friendly option with 457 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 705 square feet for $2,737, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,105 offer 1,081 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,834	736 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,718	457 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,737	705 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,105	1,081 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Belltown, Seattle, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Belltown, Seattle, WA have increased by 0.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,819 to $2,834.

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?

6,429 or 77% of the households in Belltown, Seattle, WA are renter-occupied while 1,916 or 23% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Belltown?

Mount Baker $1,325/month

Loyal Heights $1,598/month

Wedgwood $1,608/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,226/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Belltown?

Ravenna $2,763/month

Belltown $2,834/month

Seattle Central Business District $3,078/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	$3,078
Belltown	$2,834
Ravenna	$2,763
South Lake Union	$2,718
Pike Market	$2,715
Central Waterfront	$2,641
Pioneer Square	$2,580
Westlake	$2,555
Green Lake	$2,532
East Queen Anne	$2,464
Crown Hill	$2,425
Wallingford	$2,362
Fremont	$2,348
South Delridge	$2,279
Columbia City	$2,235
Lower Queen Anne	$2,228
North Admiral	$2,218
First Hill	$2,188
North City	$2,187
Ballard	$2,183
Atlantic	$2,183
Madison Park	$2,174
Genesee	$2,174
Hillwood	$2,171
North Queen Anne	$2,153
West Woodland	$2,138
Maple Leaf	$2,128
West Queen Anne	$2,116
Parkwood	$2,108
Meridian Park	$2,093
University District	$2,087
Stevens	$2,085
Broadway	$2,082
Minor	$2,082
Fairmount Park	$2,079
Roxhill	$2,077
Yesler Terrace	$2,073
North Delridge	$2,061
Echo Lake	$2,061
Greenwood	$2,046
Roosevelt	$2,037
Eastlake	$2,034
Haller Lake	$2,023
Junction	$2,006
North College Park	$1,966
Interbay	$1,956
Portage Bay	$1,947
High Point	$1,934
Whittier Heights	$1,917
Pinehurst	$1,889
North Beacon Hill	$1,873
Mann	$1,835
Central Des Moines	$1,786
Brighton	$1,771
Richmond Highlands	$1,770
Broadview	$1,766
Cedar Park	$1,753
Olympic Hills	$1,745
International District	$1,738
Bitter Lake	$1,697
Ballinger	$1,686
Victory Heights	$1,665
South Des Moines	$1,641
Wedgwood	$1,608
Loyal Heights	$1,598
Mount Baker	$1,325

Seattle | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Belltown is 30% higher than in Atlantic

$2,834

Belltown rent is the same as Seattle average

Average Rent $2,834

$2,183

Atlantic rent is 23% lower than Seattle average

Average Rent $2,183

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.