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What Average Rent In Your Seattle Neighborhood Gets You

By Sean Keeley
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By Sean Keeley

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The Seattle Times recently published an article outlining just how much rent has gone up on average around Seattle. While it's up for debate just how on target those averages are, as an increase in luxury rentals may be inflating the numbers, it still doesn't change the fact that many folks are getting priced out. In the article, they spelled out exactly what average rent is in each Seattle neighborhood for a 1-BR apartment. We decided to take a look around to find an available rental in Downtown, Ballard, Central District, Queen Anne, Wallingford, First Hill, Capitol Hill, West Seattle, U-District, North Seattle and Rainier Valley to find out exactly what these averages will get you.

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Viktoria Apartments (Downtown)

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Average rent for Downtown 1-BR is $1,797/mo. The Viktoria offers "Urban 1-BRs," which we think means "not a studio but barely" starting at $1,618. It's 500 sq. ft. or so, but you do get access to some great building amenities.

1915 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

1731 NW 58th St, APT 203 (Ballard)

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The Ballard 1-BR average rent is $1,356/mo. We found this 2nd-level 1-BR/1.5-bath for $1,395/mo. It's 850 sq. ft. with newer appliances and a nice location just off Market Street.

1731 Northwest 58th Street #203, Seattle, WA 98107

1427 19th Ave (Central)

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Average 1-BR rent in Central District is $1,347/mo. This 1-BR/1-bath is up for almost exactly that, $1,350. Part of a duplex, you also get a yard quiet neighborhood and find yourself walking distance from a lot of things.

1427 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

929 Queen Anne Ave N (QA)

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Average 1-BR rent in QA is $1,344/mo. We found this 1-BR/1-bath for $1,300/mo. At 690 sq. ft, it's mid-sized for what we've been seeing. The building looks well taken care of and you're right in the middle of a lot.

929 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

400 NE 45th St (Wallingford)

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Average 1-BR rent in Wallingford is $1,336. We had to jump to $1,450/mo. to find an available place, finding a 1-BR in Cosmopolitan Apartments. 650 sq. ft. is decent and it's a newer complex with easy access to U-District & Green Lake as well.

400 Northeast 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98105

423 Terry Ave (First Hill)

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Average 1-BR rent in First Hill is $1,334/mo. We found a 1-BR at The Broadmore Apts for $1,300/mo. Sizable at 705 sq. ft. and full of new upgrades, this place looks pretty solid.

423 Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

535 13th Avenue E (Capitol HIll)

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Average 1-BR rent in Capitol Hill runs you $1,305/mo. Here's a 700 sq. ft. 1-BR at The Park Manor for $1,295/mo. Snug but decently-sized, the real benefits are the unobstructed views and the building amenities.

535 13th Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98102

4420 SW Admiral Way (West Seattle)

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Average 1-BR rent in West Seattle is $1,161/mo. We found this 1-BR in North Admiral for $1,100/mo. It's a good size at 850 sq. ft. Not much to look if that's a concern (and we imagine it might be).

4420 Southwest Admiral Way, Seattle, WA 98116

5245 11th Ave NE# B (U-District)

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Average 1-BR rent in U-District is $1,158/mo. Here's a 1-BR for $1,150/mo. It's a basement apartment on the small side (510 sq. ft), but it was recently remodeled and looks like a pretty convenient location.

5245 11th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105

12007 15th Ave NE, # 405 (North Seattle)

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Average 1-BR rent in North Seattle is $1,016/mo. We found this 1-BR in Pinehurst for $995/mo. The ad doesn't say what size the place is but from the photos it looks like a fairly generic 1-BR apartment. Not for those looking for exciting location.

12007 15th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125

9551 Rainier Ave S, # 301 (Rainier Valley)

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Average 1-BR rent in Rainier Valley is $981/month. It was a little tough to find something in that range so we located this nearby 1-BR for $750/mo. in the Colony Surf Apartments. Good size for the money, plus you're close to the water.

9551 Rainier Avenue South #301, Seattle, WA 98118
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Viktoria Apartments (Downtown)

1915 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

Average rent for Downtown 1-BR is $1,797/mo. The Viktoria offers "Urban 1-BRs," which we think means "not a studio but barely" starting at $1,618. It's 500 sq. ft. or so, but you do get access to some great building amenities.

1915 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

1731 NW 58th St, APT 203 (Ballard)

1731 Northwest 58th Street #203, Seattle, WA 98107

The Ballard 1-BR average rent is $1,356/mo. We found this 2nd-level 1-BR/1.5-bath for $1,395/mo. It's 850 sq. ft. with newer appliances and a nice location just off Market Street.

1731 Northwest 58th Street #203, Seattle, WA 98107

1427 19th Ave (Central)

1427 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

Average 1-BR rent in Central District is $1,347/mo. This 1-BR/1-bath is up for almost exactly that, $1,350. Part of a duplex, you also get a yard quiet neighborhood and find yourself walking distance from a lot of things.

1427 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

929 Queen Anne Ave N (QA)

929 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

Average 1-BR rent in QA is $1,344/mo. We found this 1-BR/1-bath for $1,300/mo. At 690 sq. ft, it's mid-sized for what we've been seeing. The building looks well taken care of and you're right in the middle of a lot.

929 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109

400 NE 45th St (Wallingford)

400 Northeast 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98105

Average 1-BR rent in Wallingford is $1,336. We had to jump to $1,450/mo. to find an available place, finding a 1-BR in Cosmopolitan Apartments. 650 sq. ft. is decent and it's a newer complex with easy access to U-District & Green Lake as well.

400 Northeast 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98105

423 Terry Ave (First Hill)

423 Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

Average 1-BR rent in First Hill is $1,334/mo. We found a 1-BR at The Broadmore Apts for $1,300/mo. Sizable at 705 sq. ft. and full of new upgrades, this place looks pretty solid.

423 Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

535 13th Avenue E (Capitol HIll)

535 13th Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98102

Average 1-BR rent in Capitol Hill runs you $1,305/mo. Here's a 700 sq. ft. 1-BR at The Park Manor for $1,295/mo. Snug but decently-sized, the real benefits are the unobstructed views and the building amenities.

535 13th Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98102

4420 SW Admiral Way (West Seattle)

4420 Southwest Admiral Way, Seattle, WA 98116

Average 1-BR rent in West Seattle is $1,161/mo. We found this 1-BR in North Admiral for $1,100/mo. It's a good size at 850 sq. ft. Not much to look if that's a concern (and we imagine it might be).

4420 Southwest Admiral Way, Seattle, WA 98116

5245 11th Ave NE# B (U-District)

5245 11th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105

Average 1-BR rent in U-District is $1,158/mo. Here's a 1-BR for $1,150/mo. It's a basement apartment on the small side (510 sq. ft), but it was recently remodeled and looks like a pretty convenient location.

5245 11th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105

12007 15th Ave NE, # 405 (North Seattle)

12007 15th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125

Average 1-BR rent in North Seattle is $1,016/mo. We found this 1-BR in Pinehurst for $995/mo. The ad doesn't say what size the place is but from the photos it looks like a fairly generic 1-BR apartment. Not for those looking for exciting location.

12007 15th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125

9551 Rainier Ave S, # 301 (Rainier Valley)

9551 Rainier Avenue South #301, Seattle, WA 98118

Average 1-BR rent in Rainier Valley is $981/month. It was a little tough to find something in that range so we located this nearby 1-BR for $750/mo. in the Colony Surf Apartments. Good size for the money, plus you're close to the water.

9551 Rainier Avenue South #301, Seattle, WA 98118