← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Seattle, WA, over the past three years
Rent in Seattle, WA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,234
1-year change
+0.3%
3-year change
+4.9%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.7%
Rents in Seattle rose +0.3%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +0.3% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Seattle, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,234 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,226 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,215 |
| May 2026 | $2,205 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,196 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,185 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,181 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,180 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,188 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,199 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,209 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,222 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,227 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,224 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,208 |
| May 2025 | $2,188 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,172 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,158 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,142 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,130 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,124 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,126 |
| Oct 2024 | $2,137 |
| Sep 2024 | $2,150 |
| Aug 2024 | $2,159 |
| Jul 2024 | $2,157 |
| Jun 2024 | $2,147 |
| May 2024 | $2,132 |
| Apr 2024 | $2,115 |
| Mar 2024 | $2,102 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,087 |
| Jan 2024 | $2,070 |
| Dec 2023 | $2,064 |
| Nov 2023 | $2,077 |
| Oct 2023 | $2,106 |
| Sep 2023 | $2,125 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,130 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,880 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,010 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,250 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,670 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,260 |
City typical rent × WA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 98101 | $2,607 | +0.2% |
| 98102 | $2,035 | +0.9% |
| 98103 | $2,280 | +1.6% |
| 98104 | $2,048 | −1.7% |
| 98105 | $2,017 | −0.5% |
| 98106 | $2,438 | +2.8% |
| 98107 | $2,335 | +0.3% |
| 98108 | $2,324 | +2.6% |
| 98109 | $2,539 | −1.5% |
| 98112 | $2,373 | +0.4% |
| 98115 | $2,299 | +2.6% |
| 98116 | $2,272 | +1.5% |
| 98117 | $2,565 | +1.4% |
| 98118 | $1,976 | +2.1% |
| 98119 | $2,072 | +0.5% |
| 98121 | $2,729 | −2.6% |
| 98122 | $2,063 | −0.3% |
| 98125 | $1,897 | +0.2% |
| 98126 | $2,043 | +1.7% |
| 98136 | $2,343 | +3.0% |
| 98144 | $1,990 | +0.5% |
| 98199 | $2,807 | +5.4% |
Negotiating a renewal in Seattle
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Seattle, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −2.6% to +5.4%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.