Rent by ZIP · King County
Rent in Seattle, WA 98109
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,470 (+2.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,343 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,850 | $2,820 | +1.1% | $2,565–3,135 | $2,124 ±$105 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,970 | $2,920 | +1.7% | $2,673–3,267 | $2,269 ±$82 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,470 | $3,400 | +2.1% | $3,123–3,817 | $2,945 ±$191 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,520 | $4,450 | +1.6% | $4,068–4,972 | $2,854 ±$1,180 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,380 | $5,230 | +2.9% | $4,842–5,918 | – |
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 98109
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98108 | Seattle | $2,220 | $1,458 |
| 98110 | Bainbridge Island | $2,380 | $2,438 |
| 98107 | Seattle | $3,040 | $2,460 |
| 98106 | Seattle | $2,490 | $2,019 |
| 98112 | Seattle | $2,640 | $2,517 |
| 98105 | Seattle | $2,800 | $2,220 |
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.