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Last updated May 20, 2026

Average Rent in Washington (2026)

Average rent across Washington is $2,085/mo as of May 2026, based on 2,127 units tracked daily across 15 cities and 102 apartment communities. Rents are down $251 (10%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $800 to $12,917.

$2,085
Avg Rent/mo
2,127
Units Tracked
15
Cities
-$251
30-Day Change

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Washington Rent by City

Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices come from our proprietary data sourcing, refreshed daily.

City Avg Rent 30d Change Units From
Seattle $2,872 +$193 592 $900
Kent $1,598 -$202 349 $999
Federal Way $1,585 +$402 344 $1,065
Spokane $1,721 -$639 251 $850
Bellevue $2,120 -$77 242 $1,215
Tacoma $2,042 -$785 56 $1,515
Spokane Valley $1,477 -$90 56 $1,150
Bellingham $1,833 +$3 50 $1,000
Renton $1,778 +$82 49 $1,315
Redmond $2,705 +$182 47 $1,806
Vancouver $2,445 -$49 31 $1,199
Everett $1,907 -$12 19 $1,475
Des Moines $1,826 +$17 13 $1,399
Seatac $1,308 -$459 8 $999
Kirkland $2,234 +$102 6 $1,900

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.

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 $1,641 $850 $2,690 230
1 Bedroom $2,021 $950 $4,645 965
2 Bedroom $2,196 $999 $7,919 752
3 Bedroom $2,573 $1,634 $12,917 157

1 bedroom bucket hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.

Washington Rent Trend Over Time

Average rent trend across all tracked Washington apartments.

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Washington Rent FAQ

What is the average rent in Washington?

The average rent in Washington is $2,085 per month as of May 2026, based on 2,127 units tracked across 15 cities.

Which Washington city has the cheapest rent?

Kirkland has the lowest average rent in Washington at $2,234 per month, with units starting from $1,900.

Are rents going up or down in Washington?

Rents in Washington have decreased by $251 (10%) 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 $2,021 per month, with 965 units available.

What is the most expensive city in Washington?

Seattle is the most expensive city in Washington with an average rent of $2,872 per month.

How many apartments are available in Washington?

We track 2,127 individual units across 102 apartment communities in 15 Washington cities. Prices are updated daily.

What is the average rent for a studio in Washington?

The average studio apartment rent in Washington is $1,641 per month.

How often are Washington rent prices updated?

Our proprietary data sourcing refreshes real asking prices every morning. All Washington rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.

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