Neighbourhood rent guide & price overview
Typical rent
1-bed typically $2,100–$2,600/mo
1-bedroom apartment, new-let market
How Ballard compares in Seattle
City budget
$1,300
/mo
City typical
$2,300
/mo
City premium
$4,000
/mo
Median rent in all of Seattle: $2,300/mo
Local renter tip for Seattle
Rainier Valley and Columbia City offer good value with Link Light Rail access — a 1-bed here runs $400–$600/month less than equivalent Capitol Hill or SLU apartments.