Studio Apartment Rent in Seatac, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Seatac, Washington as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,968 and +17% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Seatac
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Seatac
Compare Seatac's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | $790 |
| 2 | Port Angeles | $800 |
| 3 | Pullman | $800 |
| 4 | Chehalis | $870 |
| 5 | Sedro-Woolley | $893 |
| 6 | Ellensburg | $910 |
| 7 | Longview | $930 |
| 8 | Moses Lake | $940 |
| 9 | Cheney | $950 |
| 10 | Kelso | $950 |
| 11 | Clarkston | $970 |
| 12 | Shelton | $970 |
| 13 | Spokane | $974 |
| 14 | Wenatchee | $990 |
| 15 | Yakima | $1,027 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammamish | $3,255 |
| 2 | Snoqualmie | $3,060 |
| 3 | Issaquah | $2,815 |
| 4 | Maple Valley | $2,610 |
| 5 | Bothell | $2,473 |
| 6 | North Bend | $2,310 |
| 7 | Mukilteo | $2,310 |
| 8 | Covington | $2,310 |
| 9 | Lake Stevens | $2,280 |
| 10 | Newcastle | $2,260 |
| 11 | Edmonds | $2,180 |
| 12 | Bellevue | $2,152 |
| 13 | Kenmore | $2,140 |
| 14 | Monroe | $2,130 |
| 15 | Lynnwood | $2,070 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Seatac.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Seatac |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tukwila, WA | 2.1 mi | $1,761 | +$257 (+17%) |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA | 3.6 mi | $1,536 | +$32 (+2%) |
| Burien, WA | 4.1 mi | $1,449 | $-55 (-4%) |
| Des Moines, WA | 5.7 mi | $1,990 | +$486 (+32%) |
| Kent, WA | 7.3 mi | $1,523 | +$19 (+1%) |
| Mercer Island, WA | 7.8 mi | $2,046 | +$542 (+36%) |
| Renton, WA | 8 mi | $1,684 | +$180 (+12%) |
| Newcastle, WA | 10.2 mi | $2,260 | +$756 (+50%) |
| Seattle, WA | 10.9 mi | $1,710 | +$206 (+14%) |
| Auburn, WA | 11.4 mi | $1,498 | $-6 (0%) |
| Federal Way, WA | 11.6 mi | $1,483 | $-21 (-1%) |
| Bellevue, WA | 13 mi | $2,152 | +$648 (+43%) |
Studio rent in Seatac — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Seatac?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Seatac, Washington is $1,504 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,968.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Seatac?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $60,160 ($5,013/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Seatac expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Seatac's studio median of $1,504 is +17% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 66th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Seatac rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Seatac ranks #52 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Seatac?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Burien ($1,449), Auburn ($1,498), Federal Way ($1,483).