What is the average apartment size in Ballard, Seattle, WA?

The average size for a Ballard, Seattle, WA apartment is 647 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Ballard?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Ballard is $2,205 per month, a 0.58% increase from last years average of $2,192.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Ballard?

In Ballard, studios rent for $1,583 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,250 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,230 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,778 per month

What is the average apartment size in Ballard?

The typical apartment in Ballard offers about 647 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Ballard?

Studio apartments in Ballard average 435 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 664 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 998 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,168 sq. ft.

Ballard, Seattle, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Ballard?

The typical rent budget in Ballard ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 33% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ballard?

In Ballard, 62% of households rent while 38% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 15, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ballard is $2,205, a 0.58% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,192.

Studio Apartments at $1,583 offer the most budget-friendly option with 435 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 664 square feet for $2,250, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,230 offer 998 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,168 sq ft) for $3,778, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Ballard, Seattle, WA

Last updated: April 15, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,205	647 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,583	435 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,250	664 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,230	998 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,778	1,168 sq. ft.

Ballard, Seattle, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Ballard, Seattle, WA have increased by 0.58% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,192 to $2,205.

What's the typical rent budget in Ballard, Seattle, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Ballard, Seattle, WA (33%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Ballard, Seattle, WA?

3,678 or 62% of the households in Ballard, Seattle, WA are renter-occupied while 2,283 or 38% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Ballard?

Mount Baker $1,075/month

Loyal Heights $1,599/month

Wedgwood $1,607/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,235/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Ballard?

Ravenna $2,776/month

Belltown $2,866/month

Seattle Central Business District $3,080/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Seattle, WA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Seattle Central Business District	$3,080
Belltown	$2,866
Ravenna	$2,776
South Lake Union	$2,729
Pike Market	$2,668
Central Waterfront	$2,641
Westlake	$2,591
Pioneer Square	$2,584
Green Lake	$2,534
East Queen Anne	$2,468
Crown Hill	$2,436
Wallingford	$2,365
Fremont	$2,325
South Delridge	$2,275
Genesee	$2,267
Lower Queen Anne	$2,235
Columbia City	$2,228
Madison Park	$2,217
North Admiral	$2,207
Ballard	$2,205
North City	$2,197
Atlantic	$2,185
Hillwood	$2,181
Eastlake	$2,179
North Queen Anne	$2,156
Lawton Park	$2,156
West Queen Anne	$2,155
West Woodland	$2,152
First Hill	$2,140
Maple Leaf	$2,107
Roxhill	$2,101
Stevens	$2,096
Meridian Park	$2,091
Fairmount Park	$2,090
University District	$2,088
Minor	$2,086
Broadway	$2,084
Yesler Terrace	$2,083
Echo Lake	$2,065
North Delridge	$2,061
Greenwood	$2,049
Roosevelt	$2,045
Junction	$2,019
Parkwood	$1,993
Haller Lake	$1,988
Interbay	$1,971
High Point	$1,945
Whittier Heights	$1,942
North College Park	$1,935
Portage Bay	$1,933
Pinehurst	$1,909
North Beacon Hill	$1,882
Mann	$1,845
Central Des Moines	$1,785
Cedar Park	$1,780
Richmond Highlands	$1,772
Broadview	$1,768
Brighton	$1,762
Olympic Hills	$1,749
International District	$1,743
Victory Heights	$1,716
Bitter Lake	$1,699
Ballinger	$1,689
South Des Moines	$1,643
Wedgwood	$1,607
Loyal Heights	$1,599
Mount Baker	$1,075

Seattle | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ballard is 1% higher than in Atlantic

$2,205

Ballard rent is the same as Seattle average

Average Rent $2,205

$2,185

Atlantic rent is 1% lower than Seattle average

Average Rent $2,185

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Ballard apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.