Rent by ZIP · King County
Rent in Seattle, WA 98117
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,780 (+1.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,178 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,280 | $2,260 | +0.9% | $2,052–2,508 | $1,640 ±$978 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,380 | $2,340 | +1.7% | $2,142–2,618 | $1,811 ±$85 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,780 | $2,730 | +1.8% | $2,502–3,058 | $2,427 ±$245 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,620 | $3,570 | +1.4% | $3,258–3,982 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,310 | $4,200 | +2.6% | $3,879–4,741 | $3,500+ |
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 98117
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98116 | Seattle | $2,520 | $2,375 |
| 98118 | Seattle | $2,430 | $1,854 |
| 98115 | Seattle | $2,950 | $2,371 |
| 98119 | Seattle | $2,740 | $2,673 |
| 98121 | Seattle | $3,630 | $3,500+ |
| 98112 | Seattle | $2,640 | $2,517 |
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.