Average rent in Seattle, WA
November 2026. Based on 45 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs Washington | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,786 | $1,455 | 11 | about the same | 26% higher |
| 2 bedroom | $1,681 | $1,305 | 32 | about the same | about the same |
| 3 bedroom | $2,022 | $1,748 | 2 | 8% higher | about the same |
| All sizes | $1,722 | $1,305 | 45 | about the same | about the same |
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What rent costs in Seattle, WA
A 1-bedroom averages $1,786 and a 2-bedroom averages $1,681 a month. Overall, rent in Seattle, WA is about the same than the US average of $1,735 and about the same than the Washington average of $1,725.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Seattle needs about $5,950 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Seattle, WA?
The average rent in Seattle, WA is $1,722 a month across 45 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Seattle?
A 1-bedroom in Seattle, WA averages $1,786 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Seattle?
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 Seattle higher than the US average?
Rent in Seattle, WA 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.