Seattle, WA rental market

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Last updated August 27, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for houses in Seattle, WA is $3,800.

Average rent

$3,800

Month-over-month change

-$115

Year-over-year change

$0

Avg. Days On Market

38

Available rentals

563

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for houses is $640 to $15,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$7003
$8009
$9005
$1,0008
$1,1003
$1,2005
$1,3005
$1,4007
$1,5006
$1,6004
$1,7006
$1,9007
$2,0005
$2,1009
$2,2004
$2,3005
$2,4009
$2,50012
$2,60012
$2,70015
$2,80011
$2,90029
$3,00017
$3,10017
$3,20032
$3,30028
$3,40034
$3,50028
$3,60020
$3,70030
$3,80032
$3,90036
$4,00020
$4,10023
$4,20026
$4,30015
$4,40026
$4,50014
$4,6003
$4,70011
$4,8009
$4,90023
$5,000+115

Average rent price over time

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,399$3,750
Feb$3,383$3,700
Mar$3,495$3,667
Apr$3,535$3,599
May$3,700$3,995
Jun$3,650$4,000
Jul$3,700$3,950
Aug$3,895$3,900
Sep$3,800No data
Oct$3,600No data
Nov$3,600No data
Dec$3,545No 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 65% higher than the national average.

Seattle, WAvs.

$3,800

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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 - $15,000 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 $57

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 $34

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

There are currently 3,783 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.