What is the average apartment size in Seattle?

The average size for a Seattle, WA apartment is 698 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Seattle?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Seattle is $2,252 per month, a 0.64% increase from last year’s average of $2,238.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Seattle?

In Seattle, studios rent for $1,650 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,204 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,866 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,423 per month

What is the average apartment size in Seattle?

The typical apartment in Seattle offers about 698 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Seattle?

Studio apartments in Seattle average 456 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 667 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 982 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,220 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle include Wedgwood ($1,624/month), Wedgwood ($1,624/month), and South Des Moines ($1,670/month), all below the citywide average of $2,252.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle are Ravenna ($2,801/month), Seattle Central Business District ($3,065/month), and Seattle Central Business District ($3,065/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Seattle, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Seattle?

The typical rent budget in Seattle ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 33% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Seattle?

In Seattle, 56% of households rent while 44% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 29, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Seattle is $2,252, a 0.64% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,238.

Studio Apartments at $1,650 offer the most budget-friendly option with 456 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 667 square feet for $2,204, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,866 offer 982 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,220 sq ft) for $3,423, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Seattle, WA

Last updated: October 29, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,252	698 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,650	456 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,204	667 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,866	982 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,423	1,220 sq. ft.

Seattle, WA rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Seattle, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Seattle, WA (33%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Seattle, WA?

196,825 or 56% of the households in Seattle, WA are renter-occupied while 156,194 or 44% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle?

Wedgwood $1,624/month

South Des Moines $1,670/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,252/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle?

Ravenna $2,801/month

Seattle Central Business District $3,065/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Seattle, WA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Seattle Central Business District	$3,065
Seattle Central Business District	$3,065
Ravenna	$2,801
Ravenna	$2,801
Belltown	$2,792
Belltown	$2,792
Central Waterfront	$2,739
Central Waterfront	$2,739
South Lake Union	$2,737
South Lake Union	$2,737
Pike Market	$2,668
Pike Market	$2,668
Westlake	$2,590
Westlake	$2,590
Green Lake	$2,506
Green Lake	$2,506
East Queen Anne	$2,489
East Queen Anne	$2,489
Pioneer Square	$2,471
Pioneer Square	$2,471
Fremont	$2,459
Fremont	$2,459
Wallingford	$2,353
Wallingford	$2,353
Eastlake	$2,337
Eastlake	$2,337
Crown Hill	$2,303
Crown Hill	$2,303
Genesee	$2,261
Genesee	$2,261
South Delridge	$2,240
South Delridge	$2,240
Ballard	$2,233
Ballard	$2,233
Lower Queen Anne	$2,224
Lower Queen Anne	$2,224
Columbia City	$2,220
Columbia City	$2,220
Atlantic	$2,200
Atlantic	$2,200
North Queen Anne	$2,197
North Queen Anne	$2,197
First Hill	$2,176
First Hill	$2,176
Stevens	$2,157
Stevens	$2,157
North Admiral	$2,154
North Admiral	$2,154
Maple Leaf	$2,154
Maple Leaf	$2,154
Broadway	$2,153
Broadway	$2,153
Greenwood	$2,151
Greenwood	$2,151
University District	$2,148
University District	$2,148
North City	$2,137
North City	$2,137
Minor	$2,127
Minor	$2,127
Haller Lake	$2,120
Haller Lake	$2,120
West Woodland	$2,119
West Woodland	$2,119
Hillwood	$2,115
Hillwood	$2,115
Meridian Park	$2,108
Meridian Park	$2,108
Yesler Terrace	$2,102
Yesler Terrace	$2,102
North Delridge	$2,097
North Delridge	$2,097
North College Park	$2,085
North College Park	$2,085
West Queen Anne	$2,085
West Queen Anne	$2,085
Fairmount Park	$2,077
Fairmount Park	$2,077
Roosevelt	$2,071
Roosevelt	$2,071
Junction	$2,028
Junction	$2,028
Interbay	$2,022
Interbay	$2,022
Parkwood	$2,010
Parkwood	$2,010
Loyal Heights	$1,969
Loyal Heights	$1,969
Portage Bay	$1,961
Portage Bay	$1,961
Roxhill	$1,959
Roxhill	$1,959
Pinehurst	$1,946
Pinehurst	$1,946
Echo Lake	$1,931
Echo Lake	$1,931
Whittier Heights	$1,929
Whittier Heights	$1,929
North Beacon Hill	$1,902
North Beacon Hill	$1,902
High Point	$1,873
High Point	$1,873
Olympic Hills	$1,840
Olympic Hills	$1,840
Broadview	$1,823
Broadview	$1,823
Victory Heights	$1,821
Victory Heights	$1,821
Central Des Moines	$1,814
Central Des Moines	$1,814
Brighton	$1,803
Brighton	$1,803
Richmond Highlands	$1,803
Richmond Highlands	$1,803
Bitter Lake	$1,787
Bitter Lake	$1,787
Cedar Park	$1,749
Cedar Park	$1,749
Ballinger	$1,731
Ballinger	$1,731
International District	$1,714
International District	$1,714
Mann	$1,706
Mann	$1,706
South Des Moines	$1,670
South Des Moines	$1,670
Wedgwood	$1,624
Wedgwood	$1,624

Seattle | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Atlantic is the same as in Atlantic

$2,200

Atlantic rent is 2% lower than Seattle average

Average Rent $2,200

$2,200

Atlantic rent is 2% lower than Seattle average

Average Rent $2,200

How Seattle Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Seattle	$2,252
Tacoma	$1,749
Bellevue	$2,751
Renton	$2,156
Vancouver	$1,781
Everett	$1,886
Spokane	$1,389
Kent	$1,954
Lynnwood	$2,095
Spokane Valley	$1,416
Redmond, WA	$2,600
Shoreline, WA	$1,998
Bothell, WA	$2,284
Bremerton, WA	$1,725
Kirkland, WA	$2,531
Federal Way, WA	$1,878
Issaquah, WA	$2,825

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Seattle apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.