ZIP 98109

Seattle, WA

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

ZIP 98109 covers 83 tracked apartment buildings totaling 14,179 units in Seattle, WA, with an average asking rent of $2,729 — in the upper quartile nationally for this ZIP code. Asking rents span $1,038 to $8,161 across the available inventory. Occupancy of 93.2% is in line with a healthy stabilized market.

The for-sale market in this ZIP code shows a median asking price of $549,000 ($630 per square foot). For-sale listings sit on the market for an average of 74 days. As of the most recent snapshot Rufus is tracking 130 active listings. HMDA mortgage data for the county covering Seattle shows an average loan amount of $806,515 at an average interest rate of 6.72%. 86,204 loans were originated in the most recent reporting year, a denial rate close to the national average.

Rufus refreshes this ZIP code 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
$2,729
$1,038 – $8,161
Buildings
83
Total Units
14,179
Est. Occupancy
93.2%
965 vacant (observed)

Building Vintage

Pre-1980
7
1980-1999
6
2000-2014
23
2015+
47

Largest Buildings

PropertyUnitsBuiltAvg Rent
Onni South Lake Union1,0972022$4,003
Cascade4772017$2,577
Kiara4612018$3,748
Westlake Steps3852017$2,557
Sitka3842018$2,792
The Waverly3742021$3,329
JUXT3612016$3,029
Skyglass3382024$3,600
Gables Queen Anne3252024$3,176
One Lakefront3172017$2,940
Last updated: 2026-07-20
Median Asking Price
$549,000
Median Size
932 sqft
Price per Sqft
$630
Avg Days on Market
74 days
Active Listings
130

Home Type Breakdown

Condo66.9%(87)
Single Family26.9%(35)
Townhome6.2%(8)
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
$806,515
Avg Property Value
$1,241,668
Avg Applicant Income
$273,898
Denial Rate
8.4%
Avg Interest Rate
6.72%
Originations
86,204

Loan Type Breakdown

Conventional92.7%
FHA4.5%
VA2.8%
USDA0.1%