Average Rent In Washington For December 2020
Average Rent
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What is the average rent in Washington?
According to the most recent data from Zillow, the average rent in Washington for December 2020 is $1,995. With an averge apartment size of 1,440 sqft, the average price per square foot in Washington is $1.385.
Compared to the national average of $1,650, Washington rent costs 20.9% more. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Washington ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Washington Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Washington
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1-Bedroom
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As you would expect, the median price for rent in Washington increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. Studios rent the cheapest in Washington clocking in at $1,460, while a four bedroom rental will set you back $2,300 per month.
We think the best deal comes in the form of a two bedroom for $1,695 per month, however, if you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 4-bedroom rental for $575/room/month.
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Month Over Month Washington Rent Statistics
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M-o-M Increase
Washington has experienced a $0 change in rent over the past month going from $1,995 to $1,995. That change comes out to 0.0%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed $0 in the past month or 0.0%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2010 for Washington:
Year Over Year Washington Rent Statistics
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Over the past year, the average rent in Washington changed $45 from $1,950 to $1,995. A change of $45 means that rents changed 2.3% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of $5 in the past year or 0.3%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2011 for Washington:
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Median Rent: $2,240
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Median Rent: $2,041
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Median Rent: $1,975
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Median Rent: $1,967
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Population: 25,375
Median Rent: $1,869
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Median Rent: $1,868
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Median Rent: $1,865
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Population: 139,014
Median Rent: $1,862
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Median Rent: $1,852
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