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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,610 | $581 | $4,600 |
| Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,260 | $634 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,116 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,260 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $950 | $3,900 |
| Seattle 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,668 | $1,420 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 29442 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Seattle, WA that range in price from $850 to $25,100. Westlake, CBD and Central Waterfront are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Seattle with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake | 441 | $3,793 | $1,210 |
| CBD | 322 | $3,888 | $1,357 |
| Central Waterfront | 308 | $3,870 | $1,357 |
| Montlake | 304 | $3,680 | $1,039 |
| Downtown Seattle | 292 | $3,887 | $1,500 |
| Overlake | 288 | $3,309 | $1,509 |
| Willow Rose Hill | 285 | $3,480 | $1,575 |
| Rose Hill | 282 | $3,490 | $1,575 |
| Grass Lawn | 274 | $3,425 | $1,509 |
| Bridle Trails | 250 | $3,399 | $1,975 |
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Seattle, WA is found at Helm in the Broadway neighborhood and is 2,296 square feet priced from $13,505. Cumulus SLU in the Queen Anne neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,849 square feet and currently listed start at $3,999. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Seattle:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helm | PH.4D | 2,296 Sq Ft | $13,505 |
| Cumulus SLU | 2I | 1,849 Sq Ft | $3,999 |
| The Ayer | Penthouse 2 Bedroom C3PH | 1,844 Sq Ft | $12,552 |
| Aspira | 2 Bed 2 Bath -Penthouse (1,754 sq ft) | 1,754 Sq Ft | $5,317 |
| Rollin Street Flats | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath PH3 | 1,749 Sq Ft | $7,508 |
| The Olivian | Floorplan P | 1,731 Sq Ft | $4,862 |
| The Confidential | PH_UnitC | 1,608 Sq Ft | $8,895 |
| The Residences at Rainier Square | 5606-5706 | 1,605 Sq Ft | $10,569 |
| Neptune SLU Apartments | Fleet / Ocean | 1,590 Sq Ft | $4,500 |
| Harbor Steps | 2 Bed Penthouse 1800 | 1,565 Sq Ft | $5,089 |
As of March 05, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Seattle, WA is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $813 at Samaki Commons in the South Beacon Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable Seattle 2 Bedroom is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Courtland Place starting at $975 in the Mercer Heights neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Seattle is currently $3,116. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Seattle:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Samaki Commons | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | $813 |
| Courtland Place | Two Bedroom One Bath | $975 |
| Apex | 2x1 | $1,029 |
| Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable Community | Two Bedroom Two Half Bath | $1,055 |
| Holiday Apartments | 2B | $1,060 |
| Theory U District | B7 | $1,249 |
| New Haven Senior Living Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | $1,285 |
| The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 2 Bedroom | $1,310 |
| Dakota | Two Bedroom Two Bath | $1,394 |
| The Blakely at Echo Lake | 2 Bed 1 Bath | $1,399 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Seattle is at Samaki Commons listed at $813.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Seattle is $3,116.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Seattle is a 2,296 square feet unit starting from $13,505 at Helm.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Seattle is currently 1,061 sq ft.
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