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
2.5%
Avg Cash on Cash
-15.6%
Median Cashflow
-$2,303/mo
Avg Rent Estimate
$5,143/mo
Avg Price
$971,863
Price Range
$79,500 - $2,137,200
Rent to Price
0.53%
low ratio
Positive Cashflow
6%
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 2.5%, 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 -$2,303 with an average estimated nightly-rate-adjusted revenue of $5,143/month. These figures reflect real property data, not projections.
4513 Cascadia Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
Price
$617,400
Rent
$4,652
CachFlow
-$1,387
CoC
-11.27
2123 E James Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Price
$1,880,000
Rent
$18,795
CachFlow
-$1,068
CoC
-2.86
Seattle, WA Airbnb Market Insights
- •Median cashflow is -$2,303/month — careful deal selection is essential here
- •2.5% median cap rate is typical of appreciation-focused markets
- •At 6% 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