Rent by ZIP · King County
Rent in Seattle, WA 98177
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,740 (+3.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,252 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,250 | $2,200 | +2.3% | $2,025–2,475 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,340 | $2,270 | +3.1% | $2,106–2,574 | $1,757 ±$494 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,740 | $2,650 | +3.4% | $2,466–3,014 | $2,261 ±$108 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,570 | $3,470 | +2.9% | $3,213–3,927 | $2,987 ±$585 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,250 | $4,080 | +4.2% | $3,825–4,675 | $3,139 ±$317 |
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 98177
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98178 | Seattle | $2,420 | $1,867 |
| 98168 | Seattle | $2,290 | $1,889 |
| 98166 | Seattle | $2,240 | $1,879 |
| 98188 | Seattle | $2,060 | $1,769 |
| 98164 | Seattle | $2,350 | – |
| 98195 | Seattle | $2,790 | – |
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.