Rent by ZIP · King County
Rent in Seattle, WA 98126
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,270 (+2.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,802 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,860 | $1,830 | +1.6% | $1,674–2,046 | $1,666 ±$131 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,940 | $1,900 | +2.1% | $1,746–2,134 | $1,616 ±$143 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,270 | $2,210 | +2.7% | $2,043–2,497 | $2,103 ±$219 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,960 | $2,890 | +2.4% | $2,664–3,256 | $2,248 ±$261 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,520 | $3,400 | +3.5% | $3,168–3,872 | $3,206 ±$620 |
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 98126
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98125 | Seattle | $2,640 | $2,130 |
| 98122 | Seattle | $3,160 | $2,661 |
| 98121 | Seattle | $3,630 | $3,500+ |
| 98119 | Seattle | $2,740 | $2,673 |
| 98133 | Seattle | $2,580 | $2,115 |
| 98118 | Seattle | $2,430 | $1,854 |
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.