County

Average Rent in King County

King is a county in Washington. It ranks #7 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 37 cities and 77 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in King County is $2,083 which represents a decrease of -3.39% over the same period.

The most expensive city in King County to rent places is Medina, WA with an average rent of $11,333. The least expensive city in King County to rent places is Ravensdale, WA with an average rent of $1,260.

The most expensive zip code in King County to rent places is 98039 with an average rent of $11,333. The least expensive zip code in King County to rent places is 98051 with an average rent of $1,260.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county King currently stands at $2,083.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Seattle, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,976. 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 $1,947, showing a less expensive of -7% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,845. This constitutes a less expensive by -11% when compared to the rent in King.
$2,083
King
VS
$1,976
-5%
Seattle, city
$1,947
-7%
WA, state
$1,845
-11%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 26 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$11,333
98077$3,905
98065$3,897
98019$3,683
98038$3,343
98006$3,319
98045$3,200
98040$3,056
98072$3,003
98074$2,944

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

98057$1,732
98105$1,707
98119$1,696
98102$1,689
98104$1,611
98122$1,553
98108$1,543
98126$1,505
98014$1,500
98051$1,260