Market Analysis

Seattle, WA Multifamily Market

Cap rates, rent trends, and underwriting benchmarks for Seattle apartment investors.

4.8%
Avg Cap Rate
4.0% – 5.8%
Cap Rate Range
1.22x
Avg DSCR
$310,000
Price / Unit
$2,050
Avg Rent / Unit
5.8%
Vacancy Rate
+2.5%
YoY Rent Growth
750,000
Population

Market Trend

Tech employment (Amazon, Microsoft, Meta) anchors the rental market. Capitol Hill and South Lake Union command the highest rents. Bellevue and Eastside suburban markets have seen significant new supply. No state income tax is a draw for high-earning renters.

Lender Notes

Active lending market with agency, CMBS, and bank options. 1.20-1.25x DSCR. Washington's new capital gains tax and potential rent stabilization legislation are watched closely.

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