Average Rent in Seattle, WA
58 apartment buildings, 772 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$975/mo
The Martin Apartments
Properties
58
tracked daily
Units
772
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 58 properties in Seattle, WA.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Seattle, WA Rent Prices
All 58 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Martin Apartments
2105 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
The Mill at First Hill - Affordable Housing
1000 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Stockbridge Apartment Homes
1330 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Metroline Flats
915 E Spruce St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Three20 Apartments
320 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Anthem on 12th
103 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Mason & Main
209 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Martin Apartments 2105 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA | $975 | $3,574 | -- | 4.1 (119) | 2 |
| 2 | The Mill at First Hill - Affordable Housing 1000 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA | $999 | $1,302 | $2.33 | 3.5 (229) | 6 |
| 3 | Stockbridge Apartment Homes 1330 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA | $1,195 | $1,245 | $3.31 | 3.9 (22) | 2 |
| 4 | Metroline Flats 915 E Spruce St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA | $1,360 | $1,639 | -- | 4.6 (63) | 5 |
| 5 | Three20 Apartments 320 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA | $1,397 | $1,796 | $3.26 | 4.5 (83) | 13 |
| 6 | Anthem on 12th 103 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 | $1,424 | $2,171 | $3.04 | 4.2 (73) | 7 |
| 7 | Mason & Main 209 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA | $1,454 | $2,239 | $2.86 | 3.1 (131) | 39 |
Rent & Price History by Building
The Martin Apartments
4.1 (119)2105 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
The Mill at First Hill - Affordable Housing
3.5 (229)1000 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Stockbridge Apartment Homes
3.9 (22)1330 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Metroline Flats
4.6 (63)915 E Spruce St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Three20 Apartments
4.5 (83)320 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Anthem on 12th
4.2 (73)103 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
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Seattle, WA neighborhoods
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Seattle, WA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Seattle, WA is $3,013 per month, based on 772 units across 58 apartment communities. Prices range from $975 at The Martin Apartments to $12,917 at Kiara.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,124/mo | $999/mo | 139 |
| 1 Bed | $2,774/mo | $1,250/mo | 456 |
| 2 Bed | $4,153/mo | $1,815/mo | 157 |
| 3 Bed | $5,925/mo | $2,699/mo | 19 |
| 4 Bed | $975/mo | $975/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Seattle, WA apartments earn?
The 15 buildings we can estimate generate about $11M in rental revenue per month ($138M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Kiara | $1.8M/mo | 93% | 461 | |
| 2.The Ivey on Boren | $1.5M/mo | $3,658 / $3,993 | 93% | 406 |
| 3.AMLI Arc | $1.2M/mo | $3,603 / $3,212 | 95% | 393 |
| 4.Kinects Tower | $1.1M/mo | $3,655 / $3,321 | 95% | 357 |
| 5.JUXT | $1.1M/mo | 94% | 362 | |
| 10 more estimated buildings | $4.8M/mo |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Seattle, WA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Seattle, WA averages $2,774/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,153/mo. At the local median household income of $121,984, that works out to 30% 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 51% 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
$121,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,013/mo.
Comfortable income
$145,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($975/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Median household income in Seattle, WA is $121,984 , about 16% 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) | $3,013 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $7,772/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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Washington
How Seattle, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Seattle, WA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | $1,590 | -47% | +3.1% | 19 |
| Renton, WA | $2,208 | -27% | +7% | 16 |
| Lacey, WA | $1,844 | -39% | -0.4% | 15 |
| Shoreline, WA | $2,229 | -26% | -0.4% | 14 |
| Kennewick, WA | $1,415 | -53% | -0.2% | 13 |
| Kent, WA | $2,093 | -31% | +1.2% | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?
The average rent in Seattle, WA is $3,013 per month, based on 772 units across 58 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Seattle, WA?
The median asking rent in Seattle, WA is $2,773 per month, computed from 772 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,013/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Seattle, WA?
The lowest available rent in Seattle, WA starts at $975 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA?
1-bedroom apartments in Seattle, WA average $2,774/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,250/mo across 456 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA?
2-bedroom apartments in Seattle, WA average $4,153/mo. Units start from $1,815/mo across 157 units currently listed.
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