Seattle, WA Apartments For Rent
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- SPECIAL OFFERTotal price$1,470 - $4,195/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsTanager | 1314 E Union St #419,
Seattle, WA 98122 - SPECIAL OFFERTotal price$1,695 - $3,199/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsJasper | 8606 35th Ave NE #114,
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- NEW - 1 DAY AGOSPECIAL OFFERTotal price$1,589 - $3,312/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsSpruce | 4555 39th Ave SW #A-610,
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- Total price$1,928 - $3,958/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsSwell | 821 S Washington St #418,
Seattle, WA 98104 - Total price$1,995 - $2,395/mo1 Bed1 BathContour Apartments | 3036 16th Ave W #109,
Seattle, WA 98119 - Total price$2,081 - $5,787/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsThe Waverly | 210 8th Ave N #2700,
Seattle, WA 98109 - Total price$2,041 - $3,762/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsGreen Lake Village | 427 NE 72nd St #T506,
Seattle, WA 98115 - Total price$2,428 - $4,736/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsAMLI Wallingford | 1850 N 34th St #221,
Seattle, WA 98103 - Total price$2,206 - $3,010/moStudio-1 Bed1 BathBroadstone Vin | 4106 Stone Way N #510,
Seattle, WA 98103 - Total price$1,685 - $3,316/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsState Street | 1700 21st Ave S #420,
Seattle, WA 98144 - Total price$1,594 - $2,182/moStudio-2 Beds1 BathLock Vista | 3025 NW Market St #A110,
Seattle, WA 98107 - Total price$1,635 - $2,486/moStudio-1 Bed1 BathNovi at Queen Anne | 312 2nd Ave W #315,
Seattle, WA 98119 - Total price$1,740 - $4,287/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsPike Motorworks | 715 E Pine St #LW2,
Seattle, WA 98122 - Total price$2,124 - $6,229/moStudio-3 Beds1-3 BathsSkyglass | 757 Thomas St #2103,
Seattle, WA 98109 - Total price$1,954 - $4,741/moStudio-3 Beds1-2 BathsConnection on Broadway | 118 Broadway E #N323,
Seattle, WA 98102 - Total price$1,433 - $3,047/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsPratt Park | 1800 S Jackson St #407,
Seattle, WA 98144 - Total price$1,400 - $4,200/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsGrand Street Commons | 1765 22nd Ave S #E325,
Seattle, WA 98144 - Total price$1,458 - $2,824/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsThe Station At Othello Park | 4219 S Othello St #617,
Seattle, WA 98118 - Total price$2,245 - $4,995/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsThe Arbory | 2925 E Madison St #313,
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What Locals Say about Seattle
Review Highlights
Seattle: lively, walkable city of parks, water views, markets, and easy access. People love walkability, diverse food, events, dog parks, views, and access to light rail. They dislike traffic, scarce parking, steep hills, high costs, spotty safety and transit delays.
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Types of apartment in Seattle, WA
Seattle apartments range from brick mid-rise buildings to newer glass and fiber-cement apartments. In Capitol Hill, First Hill, Belltown, and the Central District, you can find older brick apartments with bay windows, small lobbies, and radiators, plus newer buildings with large windows and package rooms. Queen Anne and Fremont have many small apartment buildings and houses for rent with wood siding, porches, and shared yards. In Ballard and South Lake Union, many apartments are newer and taller, with rooftop decks, secured entries, and in-unit laundry.In north Seattle, areas like Green Lake and Roosevelt mix classic courtyard apartments, postwar buildings, and newer transit-focused projects near light rail. In south Seattle, Columbia City, Beacon Hill, and West Seattle often have duplexes, townhomes, and detached houses for rent along with low-rise apartments. Exterior style changes fast by area. Brick and concrete buildings can feel more solid and quieter, while older houses and small apartments might have more storage or larger rooms but fewer modern features.
Getting around Seattle, WA
Seattle has Link light rail, the train service, King County Metro buses, and the Seattle Streetcar in South Lake Union and First Hill. Transit covers many apartment areas, including Capitol Hill, Roosevelt, Beacon Hill, and the University District. Driving can be slow on I-5, Aurora, and around Downtown. Parking varies a lot by building and neighborhood. Walking works well in Belltown, Ballard, and Capitol Hill. Biking can be practical, but the hills are real.Living in Seattle, WA
Seattle is known for parks, water access, coffee, music, and tech work. You can walk Green Lake, visit Pike Place Market, catch a show at The Paramount, or take a ferry from Colman Dock. Gas Works Park, Discovery Park, and Alki can shape where people look at apartments. Major job sectors include tech, health care, aerospace, maritime, and research. Areas near Downtown, South Lake Union, and the University District often draw apartment interest.Average Rent Trends in Seattle, WA
Rent in Seattle, WA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent stayed about the same in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Oct 2025.
| Month | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | $2,100 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,182 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,220 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,228 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,195 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,101 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,050 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,030 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,998 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,987 |
| May 2026 | $1,986 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,000 |
Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type
In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
| 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | All | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | $1,795 | $2,595 | $3,600 | $4,300 | $2,000 |
| Townhomes | $2,200 | $3,400 | $3,800 | $4,150 | $3,650 |
| Apartments and Condos | $1,800 | $2,435 | $2,995 | $3,600 | $2,000 |
| Houses | $1,400 | $3,200 | $3,980 | $4,800 | $4,050 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Seattle, WA
- What is the average rent of an apartment in Seattle, WA?The average rent of an apartment in Seattle, WA is $1,781 per month. This is about 9% lower than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a house in Seattle, WA?The average rent of a house in Seattle, WA is $4,050 per month. This is about 108% higher than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a townhome in Seattle, WA?The average rent of a townhome in Seattle, WA is $3,650 per month. This is about 87% higher than the national average.
- When is the average rent cheapest in Seattle, WA?In the last year, the average rent in Seattle, WA was lowest in May 2025 when it was $2,022 per month.
- When is the average rent most expensive in Seattle, WA?In the last year, the average rent in Seattle, WA was highest in Oct 2025 when it was $2,228 per month.
- How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Seattle, WA?The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Seattle, WA is $1,795 per month. That is about $345 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
- How many available rental listings are in Seattle, WA?There are 3,758 available rental listings in Seattle, WA.
- What colleges and universities are in Seattle, WA?Colleges and universities in Seattle, WA include: Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, University of Washington.
- What are some neighborhoods in Seattle, WA?Some neighborhoods in Seattle, WA include: Capitol Hill, University District, Magnolia, Greenwood, Wallingford.
- What are some zip codes in Seattle, WA?
- What are some cities near Seattle, WA?Some nearby cities include: Medina, Hunts Point, Clyde Hill, Yarrow Point, Mercer Island. These cities may have more rental options to explore.