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Last updated August 15, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Washington is $2,195.

Average rent

$2,195

Month-over-month change

+$30

Year-over-year change

+$45

Available rentals

16,028

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $549,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$010
$50013
$60061
$700143
$800215
$900364
$1,000354
$1,100461
$1,200628
$1,300737
$1,400864
$1,500914
$1,600921
$1,700923
$1,800849
$1,900867
$2,000721
$2,100764
$2,200730
$2,300687
$2,400788
$2,500699
$2,600576
$2,700594
$2,800525
$2,900595
$3,000408
$3,100425
$3,200449
$3,300331
$3,400483
$3,500420
$3,600276
$3,700266
$3,800234
$3,900319
$4,000152
$4,100153
$4,200184
$4,300108
$4,400175
$4,500150
$4,60054
$4,70080
$4,80063
$4,900115
$5,000+511

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $45 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,995$2,000
Feb$1,995$1,996
Mar$1,950$1,995
Apr$1,950$1,995
May$1,950$1,995
Jun$2,045$2,050
Jul$2,100$2,100
Aug$2,140$2,175
Sep$2,148No data
Oct$2,145No data
Nov$2,098No data
Dec$2,055No 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Washington is 5% 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 $2,195.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Washington?

Houses in Washington rent between $100 - $549,000 with an average rent of $2,195.

3. How has the rent in Washington changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Washington increased by $45

4. How much has the rent in Washington increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Washington increased by $30

5. How many available rentals are there in Washington?

There are currently 16,028 rentals available in Washington.

6. How do rent prices in Washington compare with the national average?

The average rent in Washington is $2,195 — 4.52% higher the national average of $2,100.