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ZIP 98105

Part of Seattle, WA
Pop. 49,767·King County·100th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,073/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$108
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ZIP 98105 · $2,073
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,582
1 BR
$1,638
2 BR
$1,911
3 BR
$2,499
4 BR+
$2,939
Research median
$1,911/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,876/yr
At $2,073/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98105 (Seattle, WA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 78.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,767
Median income
$74,349
Median age
24.6
Renters
68.6%
Age distribution
59.4%
17%
Under 1810.4%
18–3459.4%
35–5417%
55–645.2%
65+7.9%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
58.9%
23.5%
White58.9%
Black3.2%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian23.5%
Other7.1%
Education (25+)
15.6%
78.3%
No HS diploma1.3%
HS diploma4.7%
Some college15.6%
Bachelor's+78.3%
Housing tenure
31.4%
68.6%
Owner31.4%
Renter68.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98105 in Seattle, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,677 → $2,073
up 23.6%
Income
$73,343 → $74,349
up 1.4%
Population
49,448 → 49,767
up 0.6%
Renter share
66.5% → 68.6%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
76.4% → 78.3%
+1.9 pts
Median age
24.1 → 24.6
+0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 98105 in Seattle, WA has climbed 23.6% since 2021, going from about $1,677 per month to roughly $2,073 today. Household income in the area moved from $73,343 to $74,349 across the same window, up 1.4% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 22.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 68.6% of households rent today, against 66.5% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98105 in Seattle, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in ZIP 98105

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98105 covers Seattle, WA. The median rent here is $2,073/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,638/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,911/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($74,349/yr), ZIP 98105 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98105?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98105 (Seattle, WA) is $2,073. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98105 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98105's median rent of $2,073/mo is $108 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98105 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98105 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #100 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,073/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98105?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,073/mo in ZIP 98105. The local median household income is $74,349/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98105?

Rent in ZIP 98105 has increased 3.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98105 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98105 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,073/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($74,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98105 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 98105 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.6% of ZIP 98105 households are renters, while 31.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 98105 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 98105 compare to the rest of Seattle?

ZIP 98105 is more affordable than Seattle overall. At $2,073/mo, it's $151 below the Seattle citywide median of $2,224/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98105 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98105 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,073/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 98105's median household income ($74,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98105 33%Benchmark 30%
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