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Rent in Seattle, WA 98138
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,600 (+2% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,130 | $2,110 | +0.9% | $1,917–2,343 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,220 | $2,190 | +1.4% | $1,998–2,442 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,600 | $2,550 | +2% | $2,340–2,860 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,390 | $3,340 | +1.5% | $3,051–3,729 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,030 | $3,920 | +2.8% | $3,627–4,433 | – |
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.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98136 | Seattle | $2,600 | $2,115 |
| 98134 | Seattle | $2,170 | – |
| 98133 | Seattle | $2,580 | $2,115 |
| 98144 | Seattle | $2,640 | $2,159 |
| 98146 | Seattle | $2,220 | $1,827 |
| 98148 | Seattle | $2,250 | $1,926 |
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.