City
Average Rent in Seattle, Washington
Seattle is a city in Washington. It ranks #136 out of 270 for places to rent. Seattle is in
the county of
King County and the metropolitan area of
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Seattle includes 26 zip codes, no sections, 94 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Seattle is $1,965 which represents a decrease of -2.11% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in Seattle to rent places is 98121 with an average rent of $2,630. The least expensive zip code in Seattle to rent places is 98108 with an average rent of $1,462.
The most expensive neighborhood in Seattle to rent places is Briarcliff with an average rent of $3,976. The least expensive neighborhood in Seattle to rent places is Victory Heights with an average rent of $1,460.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city Seattle currently stands at $1,965.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 98109, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,368. This represents a difference of +21% when compared to Seattle.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Washington, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,943, showing a less expensive of -1% 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 -5% when compared to the rent in Seattle.
$1,965
Seattle
VS$2,368
+21%
98109, zip
$1,943
-1%
WA, state
$1,859
-5%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026
Zip Codes in Seattle, WA
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
98121$2,630
98101$2,602
98199$2,506
98109$2,368
98177$2,216
98178$2,142
98116$2,081
98115$2,065
98133$1,959
98117$1,943
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Briarcliff$3,976
Pike Market$3,477
Madrona$3,116
South Beacon Hill$2,957
Dunlap$2,813
Riverview$2,650
Georgetown$2,608
Belltown$2,543
Harrison / Denny Blaine$2,532
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Wedgwood$1,602
Fauntleroy$1,576
Bryant$1,563
Yesler Terrace$1,534
Atlantic$1,504
Rainier Beach$1,500
South Delridge$1,498
Portage Bay$1,482
Windermere$1,476
Victory Heights$1,460
