Rent by ZIP · King County
Rent in Seattle, WA 98168
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,290 (+2.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,821 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,880 | $1,850 | +1.6% | $1,692–2,068 | $1,686 ±$681 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,960 | $1,910 | +2.6% | $1,764–2,156 | $1,423 ±$173 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,290 | $2,230 | +2.7% | $2,061–2,519 | $1,889 ±$114 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,990 | $2,920 | +2.4% | $2,691–3,289 | $2,222 ±$322 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,550 | $3,430 | +3.5% | $3,195–3,905 | $2,863 ±$591 |
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 98168
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98166 | Seattle | $2,240 | $1,879 |
| 98164 | Seattle | $2,350 | – |
| 98177 | Seattle | $2,740 | $2,261 |
| 98178 | Seattle | $2,420 | $1,867 |
| 98155 | Seattle | $2,570 | $2,193 |
| 98148 | Seattle | $2,250 | $1,926 |
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.