Rent by ZIP · King County
Rent in Seattle, WA 98134
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,170 (-10% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,457 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,810 | $2,010 | -10% | $1,629–1,991 | $1,652 ±$228 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,870 | $2,070 | -9.7% | $1,683–2,057 | $1,411 ±$85 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,170 | $2,410 | -10% | $1,953–2,387 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,880 | $3,190 | -9.7% | $2,592–3,168 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,340 | $3,710 | -10% | $3,006–3,674 | – |
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 98134
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98133 | Seattle | $2,580 | $2,115 |
| 98136 | Seattle | $2,600 | $2,115 |
| 98126 | Seattle | $2,270 | $2,103 |
| 98125 | Seattle | $2,640 | $2,130 |
| 98144 | Seattle | $2,640 | $2,159 |
| 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.