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Average Rent in Seattle, WA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Seattle, WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$6,665/mo
▼ 8.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,745/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
12
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
Compare average rent across Seattle, WA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle 98121 | $3,319 | $1,597 | 7 | 83 |
| Downtown Seattle | $3,301 | $1,250 | 11 | 134 |
| East Queen Anne | $2,992 | $1,197 | 17 | 267 |
| Minor | $2,556 | $1,424 | 10 | 88 |
| West Queen Anne | $2,449 | $1,610 | 1 | 8 |
| Capitol Hill | $2,156 | $1,780 | 1 | 10 |
| Westminster Triangle | $2,083 | $1,529 | 1 | 7 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Seattle, WA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Seattle, WA is $6,665 per month across 6 apartment communities and 12 available units. Rents have decreased $262 (8.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Cooper Apartments starting at $2,745/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $6,665/mo.
Prices range from $2,745 to $12,917 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Seattle, WA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Seattle, WA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Seattle, WA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Apartments | $2,745/mo | $2,745/mo | 2 | 3.7 |
| Excelsior | $3,910/mo | $3,910/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Panorama Apartments | $3,953/mo | $3,978/mo | 2 | 3.1 |
| JUXT | $4,427/mo | $5,069/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| The Danforth | $8,002/mo | $8,002/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Kiara | $9,007/mo | $11,121/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Seattle, WA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Seattle, WA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$267,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $6,665/mo.
Comfortable income
$320,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,745/mo), you need to earn at least $110,000/year.
Median household income in Seattle, WA is $121,984 , about 62% 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) | $6,665 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $11,424/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.
Explore Seattle, WA Apartments
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