The median asking rent across tracked Washington apartments is $2,084 per month in the October 1, 2026 snapshot. That is 15.1% above the US median of $1,810 in the same national summary.
If you are planning a move, compare cities in Washington before you choose a statewide budget. City prices and bedroom sizes can differ from this median.
The middle half of tracked asking prices
| Measure | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $1,664 | $1,429 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $2,084 | $1,810 |
| 75th percentile | $2,643 | $2,412 |
The middle half of the tracked Washington asking prices falls between $1,664 and $2,643. About a quarter of the prices fall below the lower figure, and about a quarter exceed the upper figure. This band describes the sample distribution, not the minimum and maximum rent you can find.
Compare cities before you choose a rent budget
We track 27 cities in Washington. Coverage differs by city. The statewide median combines locations and bedroom sizes, so it does not represent a quote for a one-bedroom apartment in your chosen city.
Open the Washington city comparison and select cities that fit your commute. Then use the interactive Washington rent map to inspect neighborhoods and properties.
The state ranks 15 by median asking rent among the 50 states and Washington, DC, in this snapshot, with rank 1 the highest. This is a ranking of tracked asking prices; it does not measure overall living costs or income.
Compare national figures and local listings
- Read the US rent report to compare national medians and bedroom sizes.
- Explore Washington apartments on the map to move from a statewide figure to a local search.
The national summary used here was computed on October 1, 2026, Pacific time. It contains asking prices with different observation dates. These figures are a dated snapshot, not a Q2 average. We report asking prices, not signed lease rents. Market pages can change after this report’s data update. Read how we calculate rent figures.