Seattle, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle are Wedgwood , where the average rent goes for $1,551/month, South Des Moines , where renters pay $1,660/mo on average, and Mann , where the average rent goes for $1,664/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Broadview ($1,696), Victory Heights ($1,699), and International District ($1,730), where the asking prices are below the average Seattle rent of $2,258/mo.

Q: What are the most popular neighborhoods in Seattle?

The most popular neighborhood in Seattle is Broadway , where there are 30 listings with an average rent of $2,142. Next up is South Lake Union , where apartments go for $2,743/month, followed by Lower Queen Anne with $2,216 If you’re looking to rent in Seattle’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Belltown , where renters pay $2,819 on average, and University District , where the average monthly rent is $2,134.

What is the average rent in Seattle?

The average rent for an apartment in Seattle is $2,258. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Seattle, WA

Last updated May 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$2,258	698 sq. ft.

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.

Seattle, WA apartment rent ranges

Seattle, WA Occupied Housing Units

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

Seattle, WA rent trends

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Average Rent in Seattle, WA By Neighborhood

City	Average Rent
Seattle Central Business District	$3,120
Ravenna	$2,883
Belltown	$2,819
Central Waterfront	$2,796
South Lake Union	$2,743
Pike Market	$2,639
Westlake	$2,602
Green Lake	$2,566
East Queen Anne	$2,498
Pioneer Square	$2,487
Fremont	$2,414
Wallingford	$2,381
Eastlake	$2,317
Genesee	$2,251
South Delridge	$2,249
Columbia City	$2,242
Atlantic	$2,242
Lawton Park	$2,239
Ballard	$2,234
First Hill	$2,218
Lower Queen Anne	$2,216
North Queen Anne	$2,205
Hillwood	$2,198
North Admiral	$2,181
West Woodland	$2,169
Yesler Terrace	$2,146
Broadway	$2,142
Stevens	$2,140
Meridian Park	$2,138
University District	$2,134
Madison Park	$2,129
Minor	$2,121
North Delridge	$2,111
Greenwood	$2,102
North City	$2,087
North College Park	$2,076
Fairmount Park	$2,075
Maple Leaf	$2,065
Roosevelt	$2,058
Junction	$2,049
Parkwood	$2,045
Haller Lake	$2,038
Interbay	$2,017
Portage Bay	$2,013
Echo Lake	$1,998
Roxhill	$1,985
Whittier Heights	$1,985
West Queen Anne	$1,954
Pinehurst	$1,918
North Beacon Hill	$1,908
High Point	$1,904
Loyal Heights	$1,902
Cedar Park	$1,860
Brighton	$1,847
Central Des Moines	$1,822
Olympic Hills	$1,815
Bitter Lake	$1,757
Ballinger	$1,755
Richmond Highlands	$1,733
International District	$1,730
Victory Heights	$1,699
Broadview	$1,696
Mann	$1,664
South Des Moines	$1,660
Wedgwood	$1,551

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle are Wedgwood, where the average rent goes for $1,551/month, South Des Moines, where renters pay $1,660/mo on average, and Mann, where the average rent goes for $1,664/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Broadview ($1,696), Victory Heights ($1,699), and International District ($1,730), where the asking prices are below the average Seattle rent of $2,258/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Seattle are Belltown ($2,819), Ravenna ($2,883) and Seattle Central Business District ($3,120).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Seattle?

The most popular neighborhood in Seattle is Broadway, where there are 30 listings with an average rent of $2,142. Next up is South Lake Union, where apartments go for $2,743/month, followed by Lower Queen Anne with $2,216 If you’re looking to rent in Seattle’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Belltown, where renters pay $2,819 on average, and University District, where the average monthly rent is $2,134.

Seattle | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Atlantic is 1% higher than in Ballard

$2,242

Atlantic rent is 1% lower than Seattle average

Average Rent $2,242

$2,234

Ballard rent is 1% lower than Seattle average

Average Rent $2,234

How Seattle Compares to Other Cities

State	Average Rent
Seattle	$2,258
Tacoma	$1,739
Spokane	$1,399
Vancouver	$1,800
Everett	$1,919
Bellevue	$2,771
Spokane Valley	$1,416
Kent	$1,955
Renton	$2,179
Bellingham	$1,894
Pullman	$1,446
Kirkland	$2,564
Lynnwood	$2,147
Federal Way	$1,854
Redmond	$2,611
Bothell	$2,313
Bremerton	$1,723
Edmonds	$1,937
Issaquah, WA	$2,839
Shoreline, WA	$2,022
Auburn, WA	$1,886

What is the average price for a storage unit in Seattle?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Seattle is $184.25. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.