King County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.
On average, the cost of rent in King County is about $1,987 per month. This puts it in the 99th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,570. Households in King County have a median income of $9,735 per month so the average renter in King County is spending roughly 20% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in King County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in King County is $655,625 right now, which is higher than nearby counties, meaning that rents in King County also tend to be higher versus these nearby counties.
Higher rent prices are common in the eastern parts of King County while lower rent rates are often available in southern areas.
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