City
Average Rent in Seattle, Washington
Seattle is a city in Washington. It ranks #127 out of 265 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 27 zip codes, no sections, 95 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Seattle is $1,989 which represents an increase of 0.65% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in Seattle to rent places is 98164 with an average rent of $4,500. The least expensive zip code in Seattle to rent places is 98108 with an average rent of $1,574.
The most expensive neighborhood in Seattle to rent places is Riverview with an average rent of $4,300. The least expensive neighborhood in Seattle to rent places is Victory Heights with an average rent of $1,481.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city Seattle currently stands at $1,989.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 98109, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,405. 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 $1,953, showing a less expensive of -2% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,878. This constitutes a less expensive by -6% when compared to the rent in Seattle.
$1,989
Seattle
VS$2,405
+21%
98109, zip
$1,953
-2%
WA, state
$1,878
-6%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 19 2026
Zip Codes in Seattle, WA
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
98164$4,500
98121$2,506
98101$2,503
98177$2,499
98199$2,479
98109$2,405
98116$2,184
98115$2,167
98112$2,063
98178$2,051
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Riverview$4,300
Briarcliff$3,976
Rainier View$2,950
South Beacon Hill$2,926
Alki$2,821
Pike Market$2,761
Madrona$2,715
Harrison / Denny Blaine$2,683
Arbor Heights$2,615
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Laurelhurst$1,657
Cedar Park$1,647
Windermere$1,630
Portage Bay$1,627
South Park$1,606
Highland Park$1,581
Atlantic$1,577
South Delridge$1,574
Yesler Terrace$1,530
Victory Heights$1,481
