Seattle, U.S.A.
Living in Queen Anne, Seattle
Hilltop neighborhood with stunning views. Close to Seattle Center, Space Needle, and downtown.
A one-bedroom in Queen Anne rents for about $2,400 - $2,900/month — a very safe area (safety 5/5), roughly 10 minutes from Seattle center by bus.
Commute to Center
10 min
bus
Safety Rating
5/5
Very SafeVibe
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Rent in Queen Anne
Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $2,100 - $2,500/mo | $2,400 - $2,900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,700 - $3,200/mo | $3,100 - $3,700/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,400 - $4,200/mo | $3,900 - $4,800/mo |
How Queen Anne compares in Seattle
Within AffordWhere's Seattle dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,650/month — roughly 15% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $3,100 - $3,700/month and three-bedrooms $3,900 - $4,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by bus, it sits closer to the center than most Seattle areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the scenic, residential, central tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see University District.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Queen Anne Boulevard as nearby green space and Ken's Market as the nearest supermarket around the Queen Anne reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.
Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Queen Anne, Seattle?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Queen Anne costs $2,400 - $2,900/month (second-hand contract) or $2,100 - $2,500/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $3,100 - $3,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,900 - $4,800/month.
- Is Queen Anne safe for expats?
- Queen Anne has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.
- How long is the commute from Queen Anne to Seattle center?
- The commute from Queen Anne to Seattle city center takes approximately 10 minutes by bus.
- What is Queen Anne like to live in?
- Hilltop neighborhood with stunning views. Close to Seattle Center, Space Needle, and downtown. In our data it is tagged as scenic, residential, central.
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