Ballard Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide
Nordic heritage neighborhood with craft breweries, Sunday farmers market, and Seattle character.
Seattle, WAAvg Rent: $2,325/moWalk Score: 85
Walkability
85
Walk Score
Transit
58
Transit Score
Commute
20-25 min
To Downtown
Safety
Very Good
Rating
Ballard Rent Prices
Studio
$1,400
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,800
per month
2 Bedrooms
$2,500
per month
3 Bedrooms
$3,600
per month
Rent Trend: Rising
Neighborhood Character
Vibe & Demographics
Neighborhood Vibe
Nordic heritage, brewery-focused, neighborhood
Demographics
Young professionals, families, beer enthusiasts
Best For
Beer loversFamiliesNordic heritageFarmers market fans
Lifestyle & Amenities
Restaurant Scene
Excellent, breweries, seafood
Nightlife
Active - breweries, bars, restaurants
Schools
Good public schools
Pros & Cons of Living in Ballard
Pros
- Great breweries
- Farmers market
- Community feel
- Golden Gardens
Cons
- Distance from downtown
- Traffic
- Rainy weather
- Getting expensive
Parks & Recreation
- Golden Gardens
- Salmon Bay Park
- Locks
Public Transit
- Metro bus
- Limited options
Popular Streets
- Ballard Avenue
- Market Street
- NW 65th Street
Key Amenities
- Ballard Farmers Market
- Breweries
- Ballard Locks
- Golden Gardens
Compare with Other Seattle Neighborhoods
Capitol Hill Seattle
2BR Rent:$2,700
Walk Score:92
LGBTQ+ friendly, vibrant, urban
Fremont
2BR Rent:$2,500
Walk Score:82
Quirky, artistic, neighborhood-focused
Queen Anne
2BR Rent:$2,700
Walk Score:78
Urban/residential mix, views, central
South Lake Union
2BR Rent:$3,300
Walk Score:90
Tech, new development, corporate
Wallingford
2BR Rent:$2,300
Walk Score:78
Family-friendly, established, neighborhood
Helpful Resources for Renters
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