Seattle, WA rental market

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Last updated October 30, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for studio properties in Seattle, WA is $1,450.

Average rent

$1,450

Month-over-month change

-$32

Year-over-year change

$0

Available rentals

934

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for studio properties is $650 to $8,118.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6004
$7007
$80021
$90042
$1,00053
$1,10081
$1,20099
$1,300141
$1,400115
$1,50094
$1,60070
$1,70064
$1,80052
$1,90041
$2,00026
$2,10014
$2,20023
$2,30013
$2,40010
$2,5005
$2,6005
$2,7001
$2,8002
$2,9003
$3,0001
$3,2001
$4,2001
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,450$1,445
Feb$1,450$1,445
Mar$1,451$1,450
Apr$1,468$1,475
May$1,450$1,455
Jun$1,500$1,495
Jul$1,499$1,476
Aug$1,495$1,491
Sep$1,495$1,495
Oct$1,457$1,483
Nov$1,450No data
Dec$1,450No data

Market temperature

The Seattle, WA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Seattle, WA is 3% lower 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. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Seattle, WA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Seattle, WA is $1,450 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA is $1,800 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA is $2,642 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA is $3,400 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA is $6,978 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Seattle, WA?

Houses in Seattle, WA rent between $100 - $16,850 with an average rent of $2,200.

8. How has the rent in Seattle, WA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Seattle, WA increased by $51

9. How much has the rent in Seattle, WA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Seattle, WA decreased by $34

10. How many available rentals are there in Seattle, WA?

There are currently 3,990 rentals available in Seattle, WA.

11. How do rent prices in Seattle, WA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,200 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.