What's the average rent in Seattle, WA?

Rental Market Trends in Seattle, WA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Seattle, WA is $1,995 per month, which is 3% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,995

0.0%No change month over month

-1.9%-$39 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

3,770

APARTMENTS

$2,003

HOUSES

$3,995

TOWNHOUSES

$3,600

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Seattle, WA at $2,003 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,995 per month. Townhomes average $3,600 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,795
2 Bedrooms	$2,572
3 Bedrooms	$3,595
4 Bedrooms	$4,120
All	$1,995

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Seattle, WA is $1,795 per month, followed by $2,572 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,595 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,120 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,750
2 Bedrooms	$3,350
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$3,995
All	$3,600

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Seattle, WA is $1,750 per month, followed by $3,350 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,995 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,795
2 Bedrooms	$2,395
3 Bedrooms	$2,995
4 Bedrooms	$3,600
All	$1,995

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA is $1,795 per month, followed by $2,395 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,995 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,600 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,350
2 Bedrooms	$2,945
3 Bedrooms	$3,950
4 Bedrooms	$4,830
All	$3,995

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Seattle, WA is $1,350 per month, followed by $2,945 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,950 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,830 for a 4 bedroom house.