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Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Seattle Short-term Studio Apartments | $1,672 | $695 | $8,058 |
Seattle Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $650 | $9,891 |
Seattle Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,262 | $952 | $10,000+ |
Seattle Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,965 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Seattle Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $1,099 | $6,350 |
Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $950 | $6,500 |
The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
Seattle, Washington, known as Emerald City, is a Pacific Northwest metropolis positioned on the eastern shore of Puget Sound encircled by mountains, forests and both fresh water and salt water. It’s the state’s largest city and includes thousands of acres of parkland. Its tech industry is booming and it’s home to the headquarters of Amazon and Microsoft. And of course, it’s also the birthplace of Starbucks. Seattle boasts a diverse cultural scene and hosts dozens of festivals regularly. This city is one of the fastest-growing in the United States which makes it a prime location to find your next apartment.
Seattle is a thriving, pulsing city with endless amenities and attractions to recommend it, as well as an excellent live music scene - making it a wonderful place to call home. There’s always something going on. This appealing city earned the nickname Emerald City for its striking year-round greenery, and if you don’t like snow, this is the spot for you. It even beats climate change according to UW meteorologist Cliff Mass. The food scene is on point. So tasty! Jobs! Even entry-level. With a $15 minimum wage, you are not starting at the bottom, and the unemployment rate is more than 2 points below the national average. And finally, it’s gorgeous here!
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Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Seattle is at Alps Apartments listed at $675.
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Seattle is $2,695.
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Seattle is a 2,405 square feet unit starting from $1,517 at Olympus.
The average size for a Short-term rental in Seattle is currently at 564 sq ft.
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Written by: Sharon Stallings
I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.
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