2 bedroom Section 8 apartments in Seattle, WA
Compare HUD rent benchmarks for 2 bedroom units, then confirm the authority’s adopted payment standard and the household’s utility allowance. Explore 40 tracked neighborhoods below. These figures do not guarantee rent approval.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Washington HB 2578 (2018) bans SOI discrimination. Reasonable "screening" restrictions apply only to your share of rent.
General information, not legal advice. For help with a specific case, use HUD’s fair-housing resources.
2 bedroom HUD rent benchmarks by neighborhood
| Neighborhood | ZIP | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|---|
| Belltown | 98121 | $3,630 |
| Downtown | 98101 | $3,490 |
| South Lake Union | 98109 | $3,470 |
| Queen Anne | 98109 | $3,470 |
| Central District | 98122 | $3,160 |
| Madrona | 98122 | $3,160 |
| Leschi | 98122 | $3,160 |
| Ballard | 98107 | $3,040 |
| Capitol Hill | 98102 | $3,030 |
| Eastlake | 98102 | $3,030 |
| Magnolia | 98199 | $3,010 |
| Greenwood | 98103 | $3,000 |
| Phinney Ridge | 98103 | $3,000 |
| Fremont | 98103 | $3,000 |
| Wallingford | 98103 | $3,000 |
| Green Lake | 98103 | $3,000 |
| Maple Leaf | 98115 | $2,950 |
| Roosevelt | 98115 | $2,950 |
| Ravenna | 98115 | $2,950 |
| Wedgwood | 98115 | $2,950 |
| View Ridge | 98115 | $2,950 |
| University District | 98105 | $2,800 |
| Laurelhurst | 98105 | $2,800 |
| Crown Hill | 98117 | $2,780 |
| Interbay | 98119 | $2,740 |
| Madison Park | 98112 | $2,640 |
| Montlake | 98112 | $2,640 |
| Northgate | 98125 | $2,640 |
| Lake City | 98125 | $2,640 |
| Mount Baker | 98144 | $2,640 |
| Bitter Lake | 98133 | $2,580 |
| Broadview | 98133 | $2,580 |
| Columbia City | 98118 | $2,430 |
| Hillman City | 98118 | $2,430 |
| Seward Park | 98118 | $2,430 |
| Rainier Beach | 98118 | $2,430 |
| Pioneer Square | 98104 | $2,350 |
| Chinatown-International District | 98104 | $2,350 |
| First Hill | 98104 | $2,350 |
| Beacon Hill | 98108 | $2,220 |
Public Housing Authorities
Seattle Housing Authority
HUD PHA code WA001 · 12,611 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
Office details, application guidance and rent questions →
- Address
- 101 Elliott Ave W Ste 100, Seattle, WA
- Phone
- (206) 615-3300
Ha of King County
HUD PHA code WA002 · 11,386 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
Office details, application guidance and rent questions →
- Address
- 600 Andover Park W, Tukwila, WA
- Phone
- (206) 574-1100
Ha City of Renton
HUD PHA code WA011 · 651 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
- Address
- 2900 Ne 10th St, Renton, WA
- Phone
- (425) 226-1850
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