Average Rent in Seattle, WA
60 apartment buildings, 877 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Seattle, WACheapest
$1,288/mo
M Street
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 60 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 60 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Mill at First Hill - Affordable Housing
1000 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
M Street
910 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Metroline Flats
915 E Spruce St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Anthem on 12th
103 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Stockbridge Apartment Homes
1330 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Three20 Apartments
320 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Northline Apartments
14355 Linden Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Mill at First Hill - Affordable Housing 1000 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA | $999 as of Sep 17 | $1,302 | $2.33/ft² | 3.5 (229) | 6 |
| 2 | M Street 910 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA | $1,288 | $2,113 | $3.15/ft² | 4.3 (170) | 15 |
| 3 | Metroline Flats 915 E Spruce St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA | $1,360 | $1,699 | $3.56/ft² | 4.6 (63) | 7 |
| 4 | Anthem on 12th 103 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 | $1,424 | $2,026 | $3.08/ft² | 4.2 (73) | 15 |
| 5 | Stockbridge Apartment Homes 1330 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA | $1,489 | $1,489 | $3.87/ft² | 3.9 (22) | 2 |
| 6 | Three20 Apartments 320 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA | $1,502 | $1,896 | $3.49/ft² | 4.5 (83) | 6 |
| 7 | Northline Apartments 14355 Linden Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133, USA | $1,529 as of Sep 30 | $1,604 | $2.85/ft² | 4.4 (112) | 2 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
The Mill at First Hill - Affordable Housing
3.5 (229)1000 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
M Street
4.3 (170)910 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Metroline Flats
4.6 (63)915 E Spruce St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Anthem on 12th
4.2 (73)103 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Stockbridge Apartment Homes
3.9 (22)1330 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Three20 Apartments
4.5 (83)320 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
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Seattle, WA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 8 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Seattle, WA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Seattle, WA is $3,164 per month, based on 877 units across 60 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,288 at M Street to $23,969 at The Residences at Rainier Square.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,145/mo | $1,288/mo | 144 |
| 1 Bed | $2,890/mo | $1,360/mo | 537 |
| 2 Bed | $4,335/mo | $1,810/mo | 179 |
| 3 Bed | $8,142/mo | $2,734/mo | 17 |
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 17 buildings we can estimate generate about $15M in rental revenue per month ($175M 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 Ayer | $1.7M/mo | $4,799 / $4,027 | 95% | 455 |
| 3.The Ivey on Boren | $1.5M/mo | $3,777 / $3,978 | 91% | 406 |
| 4.Premiere on Pine | $1.4M/mo | $3,892 / $3,839 | 93% | 386 |
| 5.AMLI Arc | $1.2M/mo | $3,834 / $3,203 | 94% | 393 |
| 12 more estimated buildings | $7.0M/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 $2,890/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,335/mo. At the local median household income of $121,984, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
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 58% 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
$127,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,164/mo.
Comfortable income
$152,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,288/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in Seattle, WA is $121,984 , about 20% 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) | $3,164 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $7,923/mo |
Population
741,440
Median household income
$121,984
Census median rent
$1,998/mo
Census rent burden
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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | $1,582 | -50% | -3.8% | 19 |
| Lakewood, WA | $1,881 | -41% | +5.4% | 17 |
| Renton, WA | $2,213 | -30% | -0.6% | 16 |
| Shoreline, WA | $2,036 | -36% | +2.9% | 16 |
| Kennewick, WA | $1,479 | -53% | +0.1% | 14 |
| Lacey, WA | $1,884 | -40% | +2% | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?
The average rent in Seattle, WA is $3,164 per month, based on 877 units across 60 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 $2,895 per month, computed from 877 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,164/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 $1,288 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 $2,890/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,360/mo across 537 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA?
2-bedroom apartments in Seattle, WA average $4,335/mo. Units start from $1,810/mo across 179 units currently listed.
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