What's the average rent in Seattle, WA?

Rental Market Trends in Seattle, WA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Seattle, WA is $2,225 per month, which is 14% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,225

1.9%$42 increase month-over-month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

4,579

APARTMENTS

$1,715

HOUSES

$3,900

TOWNHOUSES

$3,489

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Seattle, WA at $1,715 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,900 per month. Townhomes average $3,489 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$2,672
3 Bedrooms	$3,595
4 Bedrooms	$4,322
All	$2,225

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Seattle, WA is $1,800 per month, followed by $2,672 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,595 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,322 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$3,250
3 Bedrooms	$3,694
4 Bedrooms	$4,250
All	$3,489

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Seattle, WA is $2,000 per month, followed by $3,250 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,694 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,250 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,780
2 Bedrooms	$2,495
3 Bedrooms	$3,210
4 Bedrooms	$3,944
All	$2,100

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA is $1,780 per month, followed by $2,495 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,210 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,944 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,750
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$3,900
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$3,900

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Seattle, WA is $1,750 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,900 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom house.