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    2220 E Union, Seattle, WA 98122
    STUDIO $1,955+
    1 BED $2,120+
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    1140 18Th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
    STUDIO $1,453
    1 BED $1,918
    2 BEDS $2,426
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    2301 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122
    STUDIO $1,403
    1 BED $1,809+
    2 BEDS $2,495
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    701 16Th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
    STUDIO $1,800
    1 BED $2,343
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    1717 22Nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
    STUDIO $1,700+
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    2407 E Union St., Seattle, WA 98122
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    1700 21St Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
    STUDIO $1,351
    1 BED $1,644
    2 BEDS $3,325+
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    1419 24Th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
    STUDIO $1,275+
    1 BED $1,921
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    522 Lakeside Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
    STUDIO $1,325+
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    1801 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144
    STUDIO $1,970+
    1 BED $1,595
    2 BEDS $2,300
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    725 27Th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98122
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    1615 19Th Ave Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98122
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    2 BEDS $1,650
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    1601 S. Lane Street, Seattle, WA 98144
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    1 BED $1,532+
    2 BEDS $2,250
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    2201 S Grand Street, Seattle, WA 98144
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    STUDIO $1,163+
    1 BED $1,234+
    2 BEDS $1,467+
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    402 22Nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
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Central Area, Seattle, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Central Area, Seattle, WA have increased by 2.7% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,056 to $2,111.

Average rent in Central Area, Seattle, WA

$2,111/mo Central Area, Seattle, WA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Central Area, Seattle, WA is around $2,111.

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

    A share of 8% of apartments in Central Area, Seattle, WA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 24% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 9% of Central Area's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 33% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 11% of apartment rentals in Seattle are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 14% of apartment rentals in Seattle are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Central Area, Seattle, WA (33%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Central Area, WA

    70 /100
    Very Walkable
    59 /100
    Good Transit
    99 /100
    Biker's Paradise
    Walk Score®: 70, Transit Score®: 59, Bike Score®: 99

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Central Area, Seattle, WA?

    Renting a house in Central Area, Seattle, WA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Central Area, Seattle, WA?

    Houses for rent in Central Area, Seattle, WA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Central Area, Seattle, WA demographics

    • 31,024Total Population
    • 14,913 Female
      16,111 Male
    • 38Median Age

    In total, Central Area, Seattle, WA has 31,024 residents, 14,913 women and 16,111 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Central Area’s population is 38.

    Central Area, Seattle, WA households

    • 5,182 Family
      11,125 Non-family
    • 2,044 Children
      14,263 No Children
    • 16,306Total Number of Households
    • 1.48Average People Per Household
    • $106,479Median Household Income

    There is a total of 16,306 households in Central Area, Seattle, WA. Of these, 2,044 have children and 14,263 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 5,182 family households and 11,125 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Central Area is 1.48 people, on average. The median household annual income in Central Area equals $106,479, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,105.

    Central Area, Seattle, WA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Central Area, Seattle, WA have no high school education, 10% went to high-school, and 17% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 40% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 26% hold a Graduate Degree.