Rent by ZIP · King County
Rent in Seattle, WA 98144
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,640 (+3.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,812 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,170 | $2,120 | +2.4% | $1,953–2,387 | $1,370 ±$89 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,260 | $2,200 | +2.7% | $2,034–2,486 | $1,553 ±$180 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,640 | $2,560 | +3.1% | $2,376–2,904 | $2,159 ±$128 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,440 | $3,350 | +2.7% | $3,096–3,784 | $3,128 ±$249 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,100 | $3,940 | +4.1% | $3,690–4,510 | $3,493 ±$396 |
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 98144
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98146 | Seattle | $2,220 | $1,827 |
| 98148 | Seattle | $2,250 | $1,926 |
| 98136 | Seattle | $2,600 | $2,115 |
| 98134 | Seattle | $2,170 | – |
| 98133 | Seattle | $2,580 | $2,115 |
| 98155 | Seattle | $2,570 | $2,193 |
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.