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 150+ datapoints.
Seattle, WA Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Investment Snapshot
Based on 150+ short-term rental / airbnb datapoints
Median Cap Rate
2.4%
Avg Cash on Cash
-16.1%
Median Cashflow
-$2,314/mo
Avg Rent Estimate
$5,189/mo
Avg Price
$949,556
Price Range
$79,500 - $2,018,700
Rent to Price
0.55%
low ratio
Positive Cashflow
7%
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 2.4%, the premium property prices reflect strong underlying demand. STR investors here typically benefit from appreciation alongside rental income.
Across 150+ analyzed properties, Seattle, WA STR investments show a median monthly cashflow of -$2,314 with an average estimated nightly-rate-adjusted revenue of $5,189/month. These figures reflect real property data, not projections.
5003 Woodlawn Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98103
Price
$964,500
Rent
$5,776
CachFlow
-$2,421
CoC
-13.17
Seattle, WA Airbnb Market Insights
- •Median cashflow is -$2,314/month — careful deal selection is essential here
- •2.4% median cap rate is typical of appreciation-focused markets
- •At 7% positive cashflow rate, Seattle, WA requires selective property picks
- •Premium market with properties from $79,500 to $2,018,700
- •Consider this market if your strategy favors equity growth with rental income covering holding costs