Seattle, WA Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Analysis
Analyze rental property cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and cashflow for short-term rental / airbnb investments in Seattle, WA. Based on 200+ datapoints.
Seattle, WA Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Investment Snapshot
Based on 200+ short-term rental / airbnb datapoints
Median Cap Rate
2.6%
Avg Cash on Cash
-14.8%
Median Cashflow
-$2,121/mo
Avg Rent Estimate
$4,358/mo
Avg Price
$717,051
Price Range
$270,500 - $1,308,400
Rent to Price
0.61%
low ratio
Positive Cashflow
0%
of analyzed properties
Recent real estate investor listings analysed as short-term rental / airbnb deals in Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA is a premium short-term rental market where property values drive long-term wealth. While cap rates are modest at 2.6%, the premium property prices reflect strong underlying demand. STR investors here typically benefit from appreciation alongside rental income.
Across 200+ analyzed properties, Seattle, WA STR investments show a median monthly cashflow of -$2,121 with an average estimated nightly-rate-adjusted revenue of $4,358/month. These figures reflect real property data, not projections.
5332 S Wallace Street, Seattle, WA 98178
Price
$569,000
Rent
$2,244
CachFlow
-$2,230
CoC
-19.46
3638 Courtland Place S #B, Seattle, WA 98144
Price
$639,000
Rent
$2,666
CachFlow
-$2,452
CoC
-20.13
Seattle, WA Airbnb Market Insights
- •Median cashflow is -$2,121/month — careful deal selection is essential here
- •2.6% median cap rate is typical of appreciation-focused markets
- •At 0% positive cashflow rate, Seattle, WA requires selective property picks
- •Premium market with properties from $270,500 to $1,308,400
- •Consider this market if your strategy favors equity growth with rental income covering holding costs