Seattle, WA rental market

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Last updated August 26, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Seattle, WA is $1,850.

Average rent

$1,850

Month-over-month change

-$20

Year-over-year change

+$25

Available rentals

1,662

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $100 to $17,850.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$5001
$6007
$7009
$80010
$90014
$1,0007
$1,10018
$1,20038
$1,30093
$1,400135
$1,500180
$1,600190
$1,700180
$1,800130
$1,900127
$2,000104
$2,10092
$2,20094
$2,30071
$2,40067
$2,50055
$2,60042
$2,70035
$2,80028
$2,90031
$3,00016
$3,10015
$3,20011
$3,30011
$3,40019
$3,50010
$3,6008
$3,7005
$3,8002
$3,9005
$4,1002
$4,2002
$4,9002
$5,000+8

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $25 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,795$1,795
Feb$1,795$1,805
Mar$1,795$1,800
Apr$1,795$1,807
May$1,795$1,808
Jun$1,881$1,850
Jul$1,868$1,844
Aug$1,858$1,871
Sep$1,845No data
Oct$1,828No data
Nov$1,795No data
Dec$1,800No 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.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Seattle, WA is 17% higher than the national average.

Seattle, WAvs.

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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 - $225,000 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 $50

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 $25

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

There are currently 3,777 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 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.