Rent by ZIP · King County
Rent in Seattle, WA 98105
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,800 (+2.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,849 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,300 | $2,260 | +1.8% | $2,070–2,530 | $1,624 ±$68 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,390 | $2,340 | +2.1% | $2,151–2,629 | $1,763 ±$54 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,800 | $2,730 | +2.6% | $2,520–3,080 | $2,220 ±$94 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,650 | $3,570 | +2.2% | $3,285–4,015 | $2,969 ±$340 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,340 | $4,200 | +3.3% | $3,906–4,774 | $2,197 ±$734 |
Small Area FMRs for the Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,549.
What renters pay in 98105
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98104 | Seattle | $2,350 | $2,856 |
| 98106 | Seattle | $2,490 | $2,019 |
| 98103 | Seattle | $3,000 | $2,449 |
| 98107 | Seattle | $3,040 | $2,460 |
| 98102 | Seattle | $3,030 | $2,626 |
| 98108 | Seattle | $2,220 | $1,458 |
Fair Market Rents across King County, WA · All WA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.