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
2.1%
Avg Cash on Cash
-16.6%
Median Cashflow
-$2,312/mo
Avg Rent Estimate
$3,792/mo
Avg Price
$685,168
Price Range
$349,950 - $1,045,600
Rent to Price
0.55%
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 2.1%, 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 -$2,312 with an average estimated nightly-rate-adjusted revenue of $3,792/month. These figures reflect real property data, not projections.
16445 Ambaum Boulevard S, Seattle, WA 98148
Price
$696,200
Rent
$2,733
CachFlow
-$2,941
CoC
-21.49
8817 Densmore Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98103
Price
$799,950
Rent
$3,978
CachFlow
-$2,803
CoC
-18.08
Seattle, WA Airbnb Market Insights
- •Median cashflow is -$2,312/month — careful deal selection is essential here
- •2.1% 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 $349,950 to $1,045,600
- •Consider this market if your strategy favors equity growth with rental income covering holding costs