Rent by ZIP · King County
Rent in Seattle, WA 98122
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,160 (+1.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,991 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,590 | $2,580 | +0.4% | $2,331–2,849 | $1,611 ±$94 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,700 | $2,670 | +1.1% | $2,430–2,970 | $1,959 ±$84 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,160 | $3,110 | +1.6% | $2,844–3,476 | $2,661 ±$112 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,120 | $4,070 | +1.2% | $3,708–4,532 | $2,842 ±$667 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,900 | $4,780 | +2.5% | $4,410–5,390 | $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 98122
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98121 | Seattle | $3,630 | $3,500+ |
| 98119 | Seattle | $2,740 | $2,673 |
| 98125 | Seattle | $2,640 | $2,130 |
| 98118 | Seattle | $2,430 | $1,854 |
| 98126 | Seattle | $2,270 | $2,103 |
| 98117 | Seattle | $2,780 | $2,427 |
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.