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Average Rent in Minor & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Minor, Seattle, WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,688/mo
▲ +11.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,424/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
21
available now
Minor vs Seattle, WA Average
Minor is cheaper the Seattle, WA average by $1,184/mo (41%). The citywide average is $2,872/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Minor?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Minor is $1,688 per month across 6 apartment communities and 21 available units. Rents have increased $244 (11.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Anthem on 12th starting at $1,424/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,688/mo.
Prices range from $1,424 to $1,982 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Minor Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Minor
Rent Prices by Apartment in Minor
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem on 12th | $1,424/mo | $1,507/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| Metroline Flats | $1,575/mo | $1,585/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| Chloe on Madison | $1,588/mo | $1,631/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| Three20 Apartments | $1,599/mo | $1,737/mo | 5 | 4.5 |
| AVA Capitol Hill | $1,675/mo | $1,748/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
| Gridline | $1,775/mo | $1,848/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
Google Search Trends for Minor Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$68,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,688/mo.
Comfortable income
$81,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,424/mo), you need to earn at least $57,000/year.
Median household income in Minor is $121,984 , about 51% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Minor
Overall prices in Minor runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Minor's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,688 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $6,447/mo |
Population
741,440
Median household income
$121,984
Census median rent
$1,998/mo
Rent as % of income
27.4%
Median age
35.5
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Minor Apartments
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