Washington rental market
Last updated August 25, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for houses in Washington is $3,000.
$3,000
-$20
+$88
37
5,535
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for houses is $100 to $30,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 3 |
| $600 | 10 |
| $700 | 36 |
| $800 | 44 |
| $900 | 60 |
| $1,000 | 44 |
| $1,100 | 45 |
| $1,200 | 53 |
| $1,300 | 50 |
| $1,400 | 74 |
| $1,500 | 97 |
| $1,600 | 103 |
| $1,700 | 127 |
| $1,800 | 162 |
| $1,900 | 195 |
| $2,000 | 160 |
| $2,100 | 218 |
| $2,200 | 223 |
| $2,300 | 249 |
| $2,400 | 356 |
| $2,500 | 338 |
| $2,600 | 303 |
| $2,700 | 304 |
| $2,800 | 326 |
| $2,900 | 366 |
| $3,000 | 248 |
| $3,100 | 257 |
| $3,200 | 292 |
| $3,300 | 205 |
| $3,400 | 327 |
| $3,500 | 283 |
| $3,600 | 205 |
| $3,700 | 191 |
| $3,800 | 171 |
| $3,900 | 255 |
| $4,000 | 122 |
| $4,100 | 123 |
| $4,200 | 126 |
| $4,300 | 64 |
| $4,400 | 120 |
| $4,500 | 98 |
| $4,600 | 36 |
| $4,700 | 51 |
| $4,800 | 45 |
| $4,900 | 82 |
| $5,000+ | 419 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $88 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,700 | $2,800 |
| Feb | $2,750 | $2,800 |
| Mar | $2,750 | $2,800 |
| Apr | $2,795 | $2,800 |
| May | $2,800 | $2,945 |
| Jun | $2,908 | $2,995 |
| Jul | $2,950 | $3,012 |
| Aug | $2,950 | $3,005 |
| Sep | $2,900 | No data |
| Oct | $2,875 | No data |
| Nov | $2,810 | No data |
| Dec | $2,795 | No data |
Market temperature
The Washington 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Washington is 30% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Washington?
The average rent in Washington is $2,200.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Washington?
Houses in Washington rent between $100 - $31,500 with an average rent of $2,200.
3. How has the rent in Washington changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Washington increased by $75
4. How much has the rent in Washington increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Washington increased by $20
5. How many available rentals are there in Washington?
There are currently 16,194 rentals available in Washington.
6. How do rent prices in Washington compare with the national average?
The average rent in Washington is $2,200 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.