Rent by ZIP · King County
Rent in Seattle, WA 98121
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,630 (-2.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,337 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,980 | $3,100 | -3.9% | $2,682–3,278 | $1,887 ±$128 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,100 | $3,210 | -3.4% | $2,790–3,410 | $2,422 ±$142 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,630 | $3,740 | -2.9% | $3,267–3,993 | $3,500+ |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,730 | $4,890 | -3.3% | $4,257–5,203 | $2,250 ±$1,225 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,630 | $5,750 | -2.1% | $5,067–6,193 | – |
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 98121
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98122 | Seattle | $3,160 | $2,661 |
| 98119 | Seattle | $2,740 | $2,673 |
| 98118 | Seattle | $2,430 | $1,854 |
| 98117 | Seattle | $2,780 | $2,427 |
| 98125 | Seattle | $2,640 | $2,130 |
| 98116 | Seattle | $2,520 | $2,375 |
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.