What is the average apartment size in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA?

The average size for a Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA apartment is 697 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 Pioneer Square?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Pioneer Square is $2,602 per month, a 7.75% increase from last year’s average of $2,415.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Pioneer Square?

In Pioneer Square, studios rent for $1,948 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,572 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,026 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Pioneer Square?

The typical apartment in Pioneer Square offers about 697 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Pioneer Square?

Studio apartments in Pioneer Square average 491 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 712 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,083 sq. ft.

Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Pioneer Square?

The typical rent budget in Pioneer Square ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 30% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Pioneer Square?

In Pioneer Square, 92% of households rent while 8% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Pioneer Square is $2,602, a 7.75% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,415.

Studio Apartments at $1,948 offer the most budget-friendly option with 491 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 712 square feet for $2,572, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,026 offer 1,083 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,602	697 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,948	491 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,572	712 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,026	1,083 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA have increased by 7.75% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,415 to $2,602.

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

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

2,362 or 92% of the households in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA are renter-occupied while 208 or 8% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Pioneer Square?

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 Pioneer Square?

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 Pioneer Square is 17% higher than in Atlantic

$2,602

Pioneer Square rent is the same as Seattle average

Average Rent $2,602

$2,233

Atlantic rent is 14% 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 Pioneer Square 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.