Seattle Metro

17 cities · 38 ZIP codes

Data based on listings and public records observed by Rufus. May not represent the entire market.

Seattle metro covers 983 tracked apartment buildings totaling 146,683 units in Seattle, WA, with an average asking rent of $2,265 — above the national median for this metropolitan area. Asking rents span $475 to $18,095 across the available inventory. Occupancy of 92.8% is in line with a healthy stabilized market.

The for-sale market in this metropolitan area shows a median asking price of $570,000 ($356 per square foot). For-sale listings sit on the market for an average of 62 days. As of the most recent snapshot Rufus is tracking 71 active listings. HMDA mortgage data for the county covering Seattle shows an average loan amount of $757,852 at an average interest rate of 6.71%. 106,389 loans were originated in the most recent reporting year, a denial rate close to the national average.

Rufus refreshes this metropolitan area snapshot from live scraping of listing sources and public deed and mortgage records; figures are observed rather than reported by owners and may differ from marketing brochures.

Last updated 2026-07-28 · Tracked since 2025-09-03
Avg Rent
$2,265
$475 – $18,095
Buildings
983
Total Units
146,683
Est. Occupancy
92.8%
10493 vacant (observed)

Building Vintage

Pre-1980
166
1980-1999
184
2000-2014
183
2015+
456

Cities in Seattle

CityBuildingsAvg Rent
Seattle, WA722$2,346
Bellevue, WA53$2,736
Redmond, WA48$2,520
Everett, WA34$1,847
Kent, WA21$2,095
Shoreline, WA20$2,242
Bothell, WA17$2,316
Tacoma, WA16$1,437
Kirkland, WA11$2,861
Tukwila, WA9$2,310
Mill Creek, WA7$2,178
Renton, WA6$1,915
Mercer Island, WA6$2,748
Lynnwood, WA6$2,188
Newcastle, WA4$2,669
Seatac, WA3$1,817
Lake Forest Park, WA3$2,055
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Median Asking Price
$570,000
Median Size
1,846 sqft
Price per Sqft
$356
Avg Days on Market
62 days
Active Listings
71

Home Type Breakdown

Single Family97.2%(69)
Townhome2.8%(2)
Source: HMDA / CFPB

Mortgage data is reported at the county level and may cover a broader area than the ZIP, city, or metro shown.

Avg Loan Amount
$757,852
Avg Property Value
$1,143,723
Avg Applicant Income
$256,908
Denial Rate
8.5%
Avg Interest Rate
6.71%
Originations
106,389

Loan Type Breakdown

Conventional89.3%
FHA6.3%
VA4.3%
USDA0.1%