Rent by ZIP · King County
Rent in Seattle, WA 98118
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,430 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,839 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,990 | $2,020 | -1.5% | $1,791–2,189 | $1,568 ±$181 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,080 | $2,090 | -0.5% | $1,872–2,288 | $1,543 ±$192 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,430 | $2,430 | 0% | $2,187–2,673 | $1,854 ±$116 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,170 | $3,180 | -0.3% | $2,853–3,487 | $2,758 ±$442 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,770 | $3,740 | +0.8% | $3,393–4,147 | $2,636 ±$1,394 |
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 98118
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98117 | Seattle | $2,780 | $2,427 |
| 98119 | Seattle | $2,740 | $2,673 |
| 98116 | Seattle | $2,520 | $2,375 |
| 98115 | Seattle | $2,950 | $2,371 |
| 98121 | Seattle | $3,630 | $3,500+ |
| 98122 | Seattle | $3,160 | $2,661 |
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.