Last updated August 19, 2026
Average Rent in Washington (2026)
Average rent across Washington is $2,270/mo as of August 2026, based on 2,872 units tracked daily across 27 cities and 269 apartment communities. Rents are down $144 (6.7%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $600 to $12,917.
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Source: Average Rent (average-rent.com), August 2026. Average Rent. (August 2026). Average Rent in Washington (2026). Retrieved from https://average-rent.com/state/washington/rent-trends/ Source: <a href="https://average-rent.com/state/washington/rent-trends/">Average Rent</a>, August 2026. Explore Washington Cities
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Washington Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $2,968 | -$25 | 757 | $999 |
| Shoreline | $2,201 | -$206 | 264 | $1,199 |
| Kent | $2,047 | +$73 | 153 | $1,285 |
| Bellingham | $1,556 | +$122 | 149 | $600 |
| Renton | $2,223 | -$290 | 149 | $1,308 |
| Lacey | $1,853 | -$15 | 147 | $1,263 |
| Federal Way | $1,910 | -$47 | 128 | $1,296 |
| Spokane | $1,527 | -$163 | 118 | $850 |
| Richland | $1,708 | +$216 | 111 | $825 |
| Sammamish | $2,921 | -$225 | 106 | $1,767 |
| Bellevue | $2,837 | +$235 | 104 | $1,490 |
| Spokane Valley | $1,630 | -$64 | 102 | $895 |
| Tacoma | $1,848 | -$335 | 101 | $995 |
| Redmond | $2,625 | -$349 | 88 | $1,814 |
| Kennewick | $1,406 | -$34 | 86 | $712 |
| Lakewood | $1,854 | -$51 | 84 | $1,095 |
| Vancouver | $2,267 | +$182 | 77 | $1,200 |
| Auburn | $2,029 | -$419 | 38 | $1,591 |
| Everett | $2,121 | -$34 | 38 | $1,570 |
| Des Moines | $1,931 | -$80 | 15 | $1,499 |
Show 7 smaller Washington cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $1,844 | +$161 | 15 | $1,600 |
| Mountlake Terrace | $2,430 | +$393 | 12 | $1,750 |
| Yakima | $1,390 | +$1,229 | 10 | $974 |
| Seatac | $1,487 | +$26 | 8 | $1,199 |
| Marysville | $2,096 | -$229 | 6 | $1,770 |
| Pasco | $941 | -$29 | 4 | $799 |
| Kirkland | $2,143 | +$253 | 2 | $1,985 |
Which Washington Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across Washington cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 15 biggest movers.
The Highest-Earning Apartment Buildings in Washington
Across the 34 Washington buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $19M per month ($233M a year). Estimates come from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity; click a building for the full methodology.
| Building | City | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Kiara | Seattle, WA | $1.8M/mo | 93% | 461 |
| 2.The Ivey on Boren | Seattle, WA | $1.5M/mo | 94% | 406 |
| 3.AMLI Arc | Seattle, WA | $1.2M/mo | 95% | 393 |
| 4.Kinects Tower | Seattle, WA | $1.1M/mo | 95% | 357 |
| 5.JUXT | Seattle, WA | $1.1M/mo | 94% | 362 |
| 6.Vesta Apartments | Sammamish, WA | $977K/mo | 96% | 440 |
| 7.Building 5, Leasing Center - Pavilion Apartment Homes | Federal Way, WA | $915K/mo | 95% | 518 |
| 8.Westlake Steps | Seattle, WA | $854K/mo | 94% | 385 |
| 9.AMLI South Lake Union | Seattle, WA | $683K/mo | 91% | 295 |
| 10.Modera Overlake | Redmond, WA | $626K/mo | 94% | 288 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in Washington broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,862 | $799 | $4,341 | 489 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,230 | $600 | $4,957 | 1,212 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,488 | $712 | $10,719 | 877 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,544 | $708 | $12,917 | 269 |
2 bedroom buckets hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
Washington Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Washington apartments.
Explore Washington apartments on the map
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What is the average rent in Washington?
The average rent in Washington is $2,270 per month as of August 2026, based on 2,872 units tracked across 27 cities.
Which Washington city has the cheapest rent?
Yakima has the lowest average rent in Washington at $1,390 per month, with units starting from $974.
Are rents going up or down in Washington?
Rents in Washington have decreased by $144 (6.7%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Washington?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Washington is $2,230 per month, with 1,212 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Washington?
Seattle is the most expensive city in Washington with an average rent of $2,968 per month.
How many apartments are available in Washington?
We track 2,872 individual units across 269 apartment communities in 27 Washington cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Washington?
The average studio apartment rent in Washington is $1,862 per month.
How often are Washington rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All Washington rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.