Average Rent in Seattle, WA
51 apartment buildings, 592 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,872/mo
Cheapest
$900/mo
Properties
51
Units
592
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 51 properties in Seattle, WA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Seattle, WA Rent Prices
All 51 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Stockbridge Apartment Homes
1330 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
The Mill at First Hill - Affordable Housing
1000 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Anthem on 12th
103 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Mason & Main
209 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Leeward Apartments
1305 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
Three20 Apartments
320 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Metroline Flats
915 E Spruce St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockbridge Apartment Homes 1330 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA | $900 | $1,269 | $3.85 | 3.9 (22) | 4 |
| 2 | The Mill at First Hill - Affordable Housing 1000 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA | $1,400 | $1,569 | $2.80 | 3.5 (229) | 6 |
| 3 | Anthem on 12th 103 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 | $1,424 | $2,023 | $3.06 | 4.2 (73) | 7 |
| 4 | Mason & Main 209 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA | $1,491 | $2,036 | $2.68 | 3.1 (131) | 38 |
| 5 | Leeward Apartments 1305 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA | $1,495 | $1,528 | $2.71 | 4.6 (268) | 3 |
| 6 | Three20 Apartments 320 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA | $1,502 | $1,812 | $3.40 | 4.5 (83) | 8 |
| 7 | Metroline Flats 915 E Spruce St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA | $1,595 | $1,748 | -- | 4.6 (63) | 5 |
Explore Each Property
Stockbridge Apartment Homes
3.9 (22)1330 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
The Mill at First Hill - Affordable Housing
3.5 (229)1000 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Anthem on 12th
4.2 (73)103 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Mason & Main
3.1 (131)209 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Leeward Apartments
4.6 (268)1305 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
Three20 Apartments
4.5 (83)320 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Seattle, WA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,872 per month, based on 592 units across 51 apartment communities. Prices range from $900 at Stockbridge Apartment Homes to $3,507 at The Olivian.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,949/mo | $900/mo | 121 |
| 1 Bed | $2,625/mo | $1,491/mo | 344 |
| 2 Bed | $4,124/mo | $1,815/mo | 114 |
| 3 Bed | $6,996/mo | $3,352/mo | 13 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Seattle, WA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Seattle, WA averages $2,625/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,124/mo. At the local median household income of $121,984, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Seattle, WA at $1,998/mo. The current tracked market average runs 44% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Seattle, WA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Seattle
Demand in the Seattle rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Amazon
- Microsoft
- Boeing
- Starbucks
- Costco
- T-Mobile US
- Expedia Group
- Nordstrom
Mean one-way commute in Seattle, WA is 27 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Seattle, WA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$115,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,872/mo.
Comfortable income
$138,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($900/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Seattle, WA is $121,984 , about 12% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Seattle, WA
Overall prices in Seattle, WA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Seattle, WA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,872 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $7,631/mo |
Population
741,440
Median household income
$121,984
Census median rent
$1,998/mo
Rent as % of income
27.4%
Median age
35.5
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Washington
How Seattle, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Seattle, WA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renton, WA | $1,778 | -38% | 15 |
| Kent, WA | $1,598 | -44% | 15 |
| Bellevue, WA | $2,121 | -26% | 15 |
| Federal Way, WA | $1,585 | -45% | 12 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | $1,477 | -49% | 11 |
| Vancouver, WA | $2,445 | -15% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?
The average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,872 per month, based on 592 units across 51 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Seattle, WA?
The lowest available rent in Seattle, WA starts at $900 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA?
1-bedroom apartments in Seattle, WA average $2,625/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,491/mo across 344 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA?
2-bedroom apartments in Seattle, WA average $4,124/mo. Units start from $1,815/mo across 114 units currently listed.
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