Average rent in Washington
November 2026. Based on 50 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,782 | $1,455 | 14 | 26% higher |
| 2 bedroom | $1,681 | $1,305 | 32 | about the same |
| 3 bedroom | $1,874 | $1,629 | 4 | 6% lower |
| All sizes | $1,725 | $1,305 | 50 | about the same |
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What rent costs in Washington
A 1-bedroom averages $1,782, a 2-bedroom averages $1,681 and a 3-bedroom averages $1,874 a month. Overall, rent in Washington is about the same than the US average of $1,735.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Washington needs about $5,950 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Washington?
The average rent in Washington is $1,725 a month across 50 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Washington?
A 1-bedroom in Washington averages $1,782 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Washington?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $5,950 a month after tax.
Is rent in Washington higher than the US average?
Rent in Washington is about the same than the US average of $1,735 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-09.