Seattle, WA rental market
What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Seattle, WA is $2,179.
Average rent
$2,179
Month-over-monthMoM change
-$21
Year-over-yearYoY change
-$16
Available rentals
4,633
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $13,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2 |
| $500 | 8 |
| $600 | 25 |
| $700 | 53 |
| $800 | 75 |
| $900 | 58 |
| $1,000 | 81 |
| $1,100 | 96 |
| $1,200 | 153 |
| $1,300 | 221 |
| $1,400 | 223 |
| $1,500 | 234 |
| $1,600 | 286 |
| $1,700 | 251 |
| $1,800 | 254 |
| $1,900 | 251 |
| $2,000 | 190 |
| $2,100 | 214 |
| $2,200 | 208 |
| $2,300 | 178 |
| $2,400 | 174 |
| $2,500 | 147 |
| $2,600 | 126 |
| $2,700 | 135 |
| $2,800 | 111 |
| $2,900 | 152 |
| $3,000 | 112 |
| $3,100 | 115 |
| $3,200 | 111 |
| $3,300 | 87 |
| $3,400 | 122 |
| $3,500 | 101 |
| $3,600 | 79 |
| $3,700 | 76 |
| $3,800 | 69 |
| $3,900 | 92 |
| $4,000 | 45 |
| $4,100 | 44 |
| $4,200 | 49 |
| $4,300 | 33 |
| $4,400 | 68 |
| $4,500 | 49 |
| $4,600 | 23 |
| $4,700 | 36 |
| $4,800 | 29 |
| $4,900 | 53 |
| $5,000+ | 187 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $16 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,070 | $2,050 |
| Feb | $2,045 | $2,026 |
| Mar | $2,026 | $1,998 |
| Apr | $2,024 | $1,985 |
| May | $2,022 | $1,990 |
| Jun | $2,100 | $2,000 |
| Jul | $2,100 | $2,080 |
| Aug | $2,182 | $2,150 |
| Sep | $2,220 | $2,195 |
| Oct | $2,228 | $2,206 |
| Nov | $2,195 | $2,187 |
| Dec | $2,101 | No data |
Market temperature
The Seattle, WA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Seattle, WA is 9% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
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10. How many available rentals are there in Seattle, WA?
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