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Average Rent in Downtown Seattle & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Downtown Seattle?

The average listed apartment rent in Downtown Seattle is $3,536 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 408 priced apartments in 25 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 25 apartment communities in Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Downtown Seattle Capitol Hill East Queen Anne Minor Pioneer Square West Seattle Westminster Triangle
Seattle 98121
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Showing any bedrooms in Downtown Seattle.

Market Average

$3,536/mo

Lowest Available

$1,425/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

25

tracked daily

Units Listed

408

available now

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Downtown Seattle vs Seattle, WA Average

Downtown Seattle is more expensive than the Seattle, WA average by $541/mo (18%). The citywide average is $2,995/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Downtown Seattle?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Downtown Seattle is $3,536 per month across 25 apartment communities and 408 available units.

The most affordable option is Stockbridge Apartment Homes starting at $1,425/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,205/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $3,104/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $4,528/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $11,933/mo.

Prices range from $1,425 to $23,900 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 58 units are currently listed.

Downtown Seattle Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
April 2026 $2,907 - 12
May 2026 $3,328 +$421 18
June 2026 $3,333 +$5 19
July 2026 $3,255 -$78 24
August 2026 $3,293 +$38 24
September 2026 $3,286 -$7 24
October 2026 $3,233 -$53 24
November 2026 $3,377 +$144 24

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Downtown Seattle

Studio
$2,205
from $1,425 · 41 units
1 Bed
$3,104
from $1,931 · 240 units
2 Bed
$4,528
from $2,787 · 108 units
3 Bed
$11,933
from $4,095 · 5 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Downtown Seattle

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Stockbridge Apartment Homes $1,425/mo $1,425/mo 2 3.9
Pivot Apartments $1,575/mo $2,463/mo 6 4.4
AVA Capitol Hill $1,643/mo $2,663/mo 25 4.4
Marq 211 $1,650/mo $2,187/mo 8 4.1
Shoresmith Apartments $1,695/mo $2,280/mo 4 4
Alcyone Apartments $1,899/mo $2,771/mo 15 4.4
Viktoria Apartments $1,923/mo $2,622/mo 7 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Downtown Seattle

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What is the average rent in Downtown Seattle?
The average listed apartment rent in Downtown Seattle is $3,536 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 408 priced apartments in 25 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Downtown Seattle?
The apartment listings we track in Downtown Seattle range from $1,425 to $23,900 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Downtown Seattle?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Downtown Seattle. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a studio apartment in Downtown Seattle?
Studio apartments average $2,205 per month across 41 priced listings in Downtown Seattle. Listed rents range from $1,425 to $2,923 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Seattle?
1-bedroom apartments average $3,104 per month across 240 priced listings in Downtown Seattle. Listed rents range from $1,931 to $7,350 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Seattle?
2-bedroom apartments average $4,528 per month across 108 priced listings in Downtown Seattle. Listed rents range from $2,787 to $12,485 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown Seattle?
3-bedroom apartments average $11,933 per month across 5 priced listings in Downtown Seattle. Listed rents range from $4,095 to $23,900 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Downtown Seattle?
The 1-bedroom average is $3,104 per month across 240 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $4,528 across 108 listings, $1,424 (45.9%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Downtown Seattle?
Stockbridge Apartment Homes has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,425 per month. We track 2 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Downtown Seattle?
The $2,800 to $3,000 monthly range has the most matching listings: 58 units, or 14.2% of the priced apartments we track in Downtown Seattle. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Downtown Seattle?
We track 408 priced units at 25 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Downtown Seattle?
We have recorded rent data on 208 days from April 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Downtown Seattle. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Downtown Seattle?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Downtown Seattle rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Downtown Seattle?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$141,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,536/mo.

Comfortable income

$170,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,425/mo), you need to earn at least $57,000/year.

Median household income in Downtown Seattle is $121,984 , about 28% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Downtown Seattle

Overall prices in Downtown Seattle 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 Downtown Seattle's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $3,536
Utilities $652
Groceries $584
Transportation $1,553
Healthcare $758
Other goods and services $1,212
Estimated total $8,295/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

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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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