Rent by ZIP · King County
Rent in Seattle, WA 98198
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,210 (+1.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,814 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,810 | $1,810 | 0% | $1,629–1,991 | $1,509 ±$185 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,890 | $1,870 | +1.1% | $1,701–2,079 | $1,629 ±$99 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,210 | $2,180 | +1.4% | $1,989–2,431 | $1,835 ±$81 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,880 | $2,850 | +1.1% | $2,592–3,168 | $2,333 ±$162 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,430 | $3,350 | +2.4% | $3,087–3,773 | $2,782 ±$304 |
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 98198
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98199 | Seattle | $3,010 | $2,622 |
| 98195 | Seattle | $2,790 | – |
| 98188 | Seattle | $2,060 | $1,769 |
| 98178 | Seattle | $2,420 | $1,867 |
| 98177 | Seattle | $2,740 | $2,261 |
| 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.