What's the average rent in Seattle, WA?

Rental Market Trends in Seattle, WA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,062 per month, which is 6% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,062

3.1%$62 increase month-over-month

-1.9%-$40 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

3,937

APARTMENTS

$1,924

HOUSES

$4,050

TOWNHOUSES

$3,585

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Seattle, WA at $1,924 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,050 per month. Townhomes average $3,585 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,798
2 Bedrooms	$2,650
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$4,400
All	$2,062

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Seattle, WA is $1,798 per month, followed by $2,650 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,400 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$3,350
3 Bedrooms	$3,751
4 Bedrooms	$3,600
All	$3,585

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Seattle, WA is $2,000 per month, followed by $3,350 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,751 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,600 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$2,495
3 Bedrooms	$3,000
4 Bedrooms	$3,595
All	$2,050

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA is $1,800 per month, followed by $2,495 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,000 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,595 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,650
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$3,999
4 Bedrooms	$4,750
All	$4,050

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Seattle, WA is $1,650 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,999 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,750 for a 4 bedroom house.