County

Average Rent in King County

King is a county in Washington. It ranks #8 out of 37 for places to rent. King County is in 5 congressional districts and
the metropolitan area of
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for King County includes 38 cities and 77 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in King County is $2,074 which represents a decrease of -2.01% over the same period.

The most expensive city in King County to rent places is Medina, WA with an average rent of $9,946. The least expensive city in King County to rent places is Normandy Park, WA with an average rent of $1,687.

The most expensive zip code in King County to rent places is 98039 with an average rent of $9,946. The least expensive zip code in King County to rent places is 98108 with an average rent of $1,462.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county King currently stands at $2,074.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Seattle, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,965. This represents a difference of -5% when compared to King.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Washington, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,943, showing a less expensive of -6% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a less expensive by -10% when compared to the rent in King.
$2,074
King
VS
$1,965
-5%
Seattle, city
$1,943
-6%
WA, state
$1,859
-10%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Cities in King County

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Zip Codes in King County

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

98039$9,946
98019$3,645
98074$3,515
98070$3,489
98010$3,474
98006$3,462
98045$3,382
98072$3,246
98038$3,196
98040$3,195

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

98119$1,776
98146$1,775
98105$1,774
98057$1,748
98166$1,738
98102$1,704
98122$1,613
98126$1,585
98104$1,572
98108$1,462