Seattle, WA rental market
Last updated August 21, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Seattle, WA is $2,200.
$2,200
+$30
+$48
3,827
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $31,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 1 |
| $600 | 16 |
| $700 | 30 |
| $800 | 37 |
| $900 | 48 |
| $1,000 | 48 |
| $1,100 | 72 |
| $1,200 | 129 |
| $1,300 | 190 |
| $1,400 | 211 |
| $1,500 | 238 |
| $1,600 | 226 |
| $1,700 | 224 |
| $1,800 | 189 |
| $1,900 | 182 |
| $2,000 | 167 |
| $2,100 | 178 |
| $2,200 | 170 |
| $2,300 | 148 |
| $2,400 | 135 |
| $2,500 | 115 |
| $2,600 | 122 |
| $2,700 | 121 |
| $2,800 | 90 |
| $2,900 | 120 |
| $3,000 | 84 |
| $3,100 | 99 |
| $3,200 | 100 |
| $3,300 | 83 |
| $3,400 | 117 |
| $3,500 | 99 |
| $3,600 | 67 |
| $3,700 | 65 |
| $3,800 | 53 |
| $3,900 | 94 |
| $4,000 | 42 |
| $4,100 | 43 |
| $4,200 | 53 |
| $4,300 | 28 |
| $4,400 | 57 |
| $4,500 | 49 |
| $4,600 | 17 |
| $4,700 | 25 |
| $4,800 | 18 |
| $4,900 | 38 |
| $5,000+ | 193 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $48 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,018 | $2,070 |
| Feb | $2,000 | $2,045 |
| Mar | $2,000 | $2,026 |
| Apr | $1,995 | $2,024 |
| May | $1,995 | $2,022 |
| Jun | $2,125 | $2,100 |
| Jul | $2,195 | $2,100 |
| Aug | $2,195 | $2,182 |
| Sep | $2,164 | No data |
| Oct | $2,195 | No data |
| Nov | $2,146 | No data |
| Dec | $2,097 | No data |
Market temperature
The Seattle, WA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Seattle, WA is 5% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?
The average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,200.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Seattle, WA?
Houses in Seattle, WA rent between $100 - $31,500 with an average rent of $2,200.
3. How has the rent in Seattle, WA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Seattle, WA increased by $48
4. How much has the rent in Seattle, WA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Seattle, WA increased by $30
5. How many available rentals are there in Seattle, WA?
There are currently 3,827 rentals available in Seattle, WA.
6. How do rent prices in Seattle, WA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,200 — 4.76% higher the national average of $2,100.