2-Bedroom Rent Up 78% Since 2018: The 5 Seattle-Area Places Where Rent Jumped Most

Counting down the top 5 Puget Sound neighborhoods and suburbs for rent rose most since 2018. Rankings draw on public data — see sources below. Top 5 (ranked #5 to #1): #5 - Columbia City: Columbia City — median 2-bedroom rent rose 46.4% since 2018, from about $1,660 to $2,430 a month (HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2018 vs FY2026). #4 - Beacon Hill: Beacon Hill — median 2-bedroom rent rose 47.1% since 2018, from about $1,740 to $2,560 a month (HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2018 vs FY2026). #3 - Duvall: Duvall — median 2-bedroom rent rose 48.7% since 2018, from about $2,300 to $3,420 a month (HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2018 vs FY2026). #2 - Lakewood: Lakewood — median 2-bedroom rent rose 77.1% since 2018, from about $1,050 to $1,860 a month (HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2018 vs FY2026). #1 - Puyallup: Puyallup — median 2-bedroom rent rose 78.6% since 2018, from about $1,170 to $2,090 a month (HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2018 vs FY2026). Watch next: Top 5 Things to Know About Puyallup Before Moving:    • Top 5 Things to Know About Puyallup Before...   The 5 Cheapest Places to Rent a 2-Bedroom Around Seattle:    • The 5 Cheapest Places to Rent a 2-Bedroom ...   Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:26 #5 Columbia City 1:08 #4 Beacon Hill 2:26 #3 Duvall 3:37 #2 Lakewood 4:50 #1 Puyallup 5:38 Wrap-up Next in the series: The 5 Cheapest Places to Rent a 2-Bedroom Around Seattle Fair Housing Disclaimer: This video is for general information only and does not recommend or discourage any neighborhood based on protected class status. Viewers should verify details independently and consult a licensed real estate professional. AI / Media Disclosure: This video may include AI-generated visuals, stock photos, custom photos, edited images, map-style graphics, narration, music, and other media assets created or assembled for illustrative purposes. Some scenes may not show the exact location, property, street, business, or current condition being discussed. Viewers should verify important details independently. Data and sources: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2018, FY2026) Walk Score (walkscore.com), 2026 Zillow Home Value Index and Redfin market data, 2026 Wikipedia and public records #Seattle #Top5 #ColumbiaCity #BeaconHill #Duvall #Lakewood #Puyallup