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Average Rent in Seattle, WA & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?

The average listed apartment rent in Seattle, WA is $2,995 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 1,044 priced apartments in 56 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 56 apartment communities in Seattle, WA. Prices update after successful source checks.

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

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Market Average

$2,995/mo

Lowest Available

$1,250/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

56

tracked daily

Units Listed

1044

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Rent by Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Compare average rent across Seattle, WA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Seattle 98121 $4,102 ▼  $34 $2,357 2 51
Downtown Seattle $3,536 ▲  $118 $1,425 25 408
East Queen Anne $2,938 ▼  $45 $1,253 13 257
Capitol Hill $2,465 ▼  $20 $1,592 2 33
Minor $2,460 ▲  $111 $1,402 7 110
West Seattle $2,160 ▼  $70 $1,702 1 9
Pioneer Square $1,998 ▼  $126 $1,250 5 160

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Seattle, WA?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,995 per month across 56 apartment communities and 1044 available units.

The most affordable option is The Mill at First Hill - Affordable Housing starting at $1,250/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,988/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,684/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $4,047/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $9,152/mo.

Prices range from $1,250 to $23,900 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 102 units are currently listed.

Seattle, WA Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
April 2026 $2,615 - 26
May 2026 $2,774 +$159 46
June 2026 $2,803 +$29 48
July 2026 $2,781 -$22 60
August 2026 $2,793 +$12 60
September 2026 $2,843 +$50 60
October 2026 $2,839 -$4 58
November 2026 $2,949 +$110 53

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 Seattle, WA

Studio
$1,988
from $1,250 · 158 units
1 Bed
$2,684
from $1,450 · 621 units
2 Bed
$4,047
from $1,815 · 237 units
3 Bed
$9,152
from $2,624 · 14 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Seattle, WA

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
The Mill at First Hill - Affordable Housing $1,250/mo $1,779/mo 38 3.5
Leeward Apartments $1,253/mo $2,993/mo 15 4.6
Anthem on 12th $1,349/mo $1,913/mo 18 4.2
M Street $1,374/mo $2,029/mo 18 4.3
Three20 Apartments $1,402/mo $1,805/mo 13 4.5
Stockbridge Apartment Homes $1,425/mo $1,425/mo 2 3.9
Cooper Apartments $1,490/mo $1,775/mo 16 3.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Seattle, WA

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What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?
The average listed apartment rent in Seattle, WA is $2,995 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 1,044 priced apartments in 56 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Seattle, WA?
The apartment listings we track in Seattle, WA range from $1,250 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 Seattle, WA?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Seattle, WA. 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 Seattle, WA?
Studio apartments average $1,988 per month across 158 priced listings in Seattle, WA. Listed rents range from $1,250 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 Seattle, WA?
1-bedroom apartments average $2,684 per month across 621 priced listings in Seattle, WA. Listed rents range from $1,450 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 Seattle, WA?
2-bedroom apartments average $4,047 per month across 237 priced listings in Seattle, WA. Listed rents range from $1,815 to $18,090 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA?
3-bedroom apartments average $9,152 per month across 14 priced listings in Seattle, WA. Listed rents range from $2,624 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 Seattle, WA?
The 1-bedroom average is $2,684 per month across 621 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $4,047 across 237 listings, $1,363 (50.8%) 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 Seattle, WA?
The Mill at First Hill - Affordable Housing has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,250 per month. We track 38 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 Seattle, WA?
The $2,200 to $2,400 monthly range has the most matching listings: 102 units, or 9.8% of the priced apartments we track in Seattle, WA. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Seattle, WA?
We track 1,044 priced units at 56 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 Seattle, WA?
We have recorded rent data on 209 days from April 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Seattle, WA. 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 Seattle, WA?
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 Seattle, WA 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 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

$120,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,995/mo.

Comfortable income

$144,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,250/mo), you need to earn at least $50,000/year.

Median household income in Seattle, WA is $121,984 , about 15% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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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) $2,995
Utilities $652
Groceries $584
Transportation $1,553
Healthcare $758
Other goods and services $1,212
Estimated total $7,754/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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