Average Rent In Washington For January 2024
Average Rent
What is the average rent in Washington?
The average rent in Washington for January 2024 is $1,700, according to the most recent data from ApartmentList - January 3, 2024. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in Washington is $1,670. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in Washington is $1,490.
Compared to the national average of $1,379, Washington rent costs 23.3% more. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Washington ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Washington Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | WA | USA | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,700 | $1,379 | 23.3% |
| M-o-M Change | -$22 | -$11 | 100.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | -$9 | -$14 | -35.7% |
| M-o-M % Change | -1.3% | -0.8% | - |
| Y-o-Y % Change | -0.5% | -1.0% | - |
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Washington
1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
As you would expect, the median price for rent in Washington increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. 1-Bedroom rent is the cheapest in Washington clocking in at $1,490, while a 2-bedroom rental will set you back $1,670 per month.
If you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 2-bedroom rental for $835/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Washington check out:
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- Cheapest Places To Live In Washington
- Most Dangerous Cities In Washington
Month Over Month Washington Rent Statistics
M-o-M Increase
M-o-M Increase
Washington has experienced a -$22 change in rent over the past month going from $1,722 to $1,700. That change comes out to -1.3%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed -$11 in the past month or -0.8%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2017 for Washington:
Year Over Year Washington Rent Statistics
Y-o-Y Increase
Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in Washington changed -$9 from $1,709 to $1,700. A change of -$9 means that rents changed -0.5% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of -$14 in the past year or -1.0%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2017 for Washington:
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