Rent by ZIP · King County
Rent in Seattle, WA 98188
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,060 (-4.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,678 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,690 | $1,800 | -6.1% | $1,521–1,859 | $1,514 ±$206 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,760 | $1,850 | -4.9% | $1,584–1,936 | $1,435 ±$97 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,060 | $2,160 | -4.6% | $1,854–2,266 | $1,769 ±$64 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,690 | $2,850 | -5.6% | $2,421–2,959 | $2,251 ±$76 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,200 | $3,320 | -3.6% | $2,880–3,520 | – |
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 98188
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98195 | Seattle | $2,790 | – |
| 98178 | Seattle | $2,420 | $1,867 |
| 98198 | Seattle | $2,210 | $1,835 |
| 98177 | Seattle | $2,740 | $2,261 |
| 98199 | Seattle | $3,010 | $2,622 |
| 98168 | Seattle | $2,290 | $1,889 |
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.