Video Transcript – April 2026 Seattle Rental Market Update:
[Aaron]: And we’re back with your property management market update for Seattle! Spring is officially here, and the rental market is feeling it. Let’s dig into some of those numbers. Starting with the big picture: King County’s vacancy rate is holding tight at around 3.6%—well below the national average of 6.3%. That’s not a typo, folks. While markets across the country are softening, we are sitting in one of the tightest rental markets in the entire nation. Now, rents. The median rent for a three–bedroom single–family home in Seattle right now is about $3,695 a month—up about 4% year over year. That’s real growth, and it’s happening while most of the country is flat. King County landlords are in a genuinely strong position heading into peak leasing season.
[Diane]: And speaking of peak season—spring is when the action happens. Rental demand surges, quality tenants are actively searching, and properties that are priced and marketed well are getting snapped up fast. I’d be lying if I said RE/MAX Integrity PM wasn’t taking full advantage of that. We’re consistently getting our listings leased out in under a week. The market is moving—and we are moving with it.
[Diane]: Love those numbers, Aaron! If you’re a property owner wondering whether now is the right time to make a move—it is. Or if you know someone who’s been managing their own rental and is ready to hand it off to the pros, send them our way. The team at RE/MAX Integrity Property Management isready to go to work for you. Reach out anytime!
[Aaron]: And, if you’re an agent, we would love to partner up with you as your preferred Property Manager! Please reply to this email and let’s have a conversation. We are proud to be the preferred PM referral partner for many of your colleagues, and we value those relationships. Remember, your clients will always be your clients, and when they’re ready to sell, we send them right back to you. Plus, we’ll send you $500 once they sign a management agreement.
