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 100+ datapoints.
Seattle, WA Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Investment Snapshot
Based on 100+ short-term rental / airbnb datapoints
Median Cap Rate
2.3%
Avg Cash on Cash
-16.7%
Median Cashflow
-$2,374/mo
Avg Rent Estimate
$5,257/mo
Avg Price
$989,090
Price Range
$79,500 - $2,137,200
Rent to Price
0.53%
low ratio
Positive Cashflow
8%
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 2.3%, the premium property prices reflect strong underlying demand. STR investors here typically benefit from appreciation alongside rental income.
Across 100+ analyzed properties, Seattle, WA STR investments show a median monthly cashflow of -$2,374 with an average estimated nightly-rate-adjusted revenue of $5,257/month. These figures reflect real property data, not projections.
6320 41st Avenue SW #A, Seattle, WA 98136
Price
$758,200
Rent
$5,226
CachFlow
-$1,709
CoC
-11.57
Seattle, WA Airbnb Market Insights
- •Median cashflow is -$2,374/month — careful deal selection is essential here
- •2.3% median cap rate is typical of appreciation-focused markets
- •At 8% positive cashflow rate, Seattle, WA requires selective property picks
- •Premium market with properties from $79,500 to $2,137,200
- •Consider this market if your strategy favors equity growth with rental income covering holding costs