Travel nurse housing in Seattle, WA

54 furnished rentals listed by hosts for travelers, median $1,900 a month. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom here is $2,420, the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against, and the median asks $520 less.

Active listings
54
Median asking rent
$1,900 a month
Price range
$699 to $4,500
Pet friendly
28%
HUD fair market rent, 1BR
$2,420

What renting here costs

Median asking rent across the 54 listings is $1,900 a month, from $699 to $4,500. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $2,420 (2025); 38 of the 54 sit at or under it.

Asking rentListings
Under $1k2
$1–1.5k9
$1.5–2k18
$2–2.5k10
$2.5–3k6
Over $3k9

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Where to live by hospital

NeighborhoodListingsMedian asking rentMiles to Swedish Medical CenterMiles to Harborview Medical CenterMiles to Seattle Children's HospitalParking included
Greater Duwamish3$2,1003.22.971 of 3
University District2$1,3003.94.21.30 of 2
Northgate2$1,63888.34.72 of 2
Central District2$2,3750.90.94.11 of 2
West Seattle2$2,5504.34.18.11 of 2
Downtown Seattle2$2,7451.11.24.40 of 2
Rainier Beach2$2,9507.67.310.61 of 2
Rainier View1$97587.611.21 of 1
Highline1$1,00076.6110 of 1
Ravenna1$1,4005.762.11 of 1
Meadowbrook1$1,5006.36.72.71 of 1
South Park1$1,5005.55.19.30 of 1
Loyal Heights1$1,5505.65.94.70 of 1
Wedgwood1$1,7005.86.11.91 of 1
West Woodland1$1,7504.754.10 of 1
Adams1$1,8005.55.85.51 of 1
Magnolia1$1,9004.74.951 of 1
Phinney Ridge1$2,2505.25.53.80 of 1
Laurelhurst1$2,3004.85.20.81 of 1
Fairmount Park1$2,4003.53.27.60 of 1
Rainier Valley1$2,4003.93.77.11 of 1
Fremont1$2,6003.13.43.21 of 1
Dunlap1$2,6506.86.59.90 of 1
Ballard1$3,0006.46.661 of 1
Yesler Terrace1$3,5950.70.34.61 of 1
Minor1$4,0000.90.74.50 of 1

Distances are straight-line miles from the neighborhood's listings to the hospital.

The stipend against the market

HUD fair market rent is the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against; furnished traveler rentals ask what they ask. Monthly figures, side by side:

Cheapest private room (University District)
$699
HUD fair market rent, 1BR
$2,420
Median listing here
$1,900
HUD fair market rent, 2BR
$2,820
Market asking rent (Zillow ZORI)
$2,294

The GSA lodging rate for Seattle is $188 to $255 a night (fiscal 2027), up to about $7,650 a month: the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays.

Against the national average, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA runs housing 51% above, utilities 7% below and services 7% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro, 2024.)

Categoryvs. national average
Overall11% above
Housing51% above
Utilities7% below
Groceries and goods4% above
Services7% above

HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Seattle is $2,820 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,420.

Washington levies no state income tax on wages.

Renting here as a traveler

38 of 54 listings sit under fair market rent
HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Seattle is $2,420 a month, the benchmark this page holds a stipend against. The 38 under it run from $699.
19 private rooms with a shared kitchen
Median $1,500 a month, against $2,400 for an entire place here.
54 of 54 include utilities
Every listing here states which utilities are included; the detail page lists them.
Parking on 32 of 54
22 state none; the detail page says what each offers.
15 listings take pets
28% of the listings here state pets allowed.
Minimum stay: 1 month median
Across the 51 listings that state one, in months.

Open assignments

SpecialtyOpenMedian advertised weeklyFacility
L&D13$3,776—
Medical Assistant6$1,354—
Respiratory Therapist5$2,539—
OR4$2,564—
Radiologic Technologist4$2,648—
ER2$2,612—

Advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly.

Common questions

How much does travel nurse housing cost in Seattle, WA?
54 listings on CircleRN ask from $699 to $4,500 a month, median $1,900. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $2,420, so the median sits $520 under it.
Can I rent a private room instead of an entire place in Seattle?
Yes. 19 of the 54 listings are private rooms with shared common areas, from $699 a month.
Which Seattle hospitals are these listings near?
Swedish Medical Center (15 open), Harborview Medical Center (9 open), Seattle Children's Hospital (3 open) and 1 more are hiring in Seattle. 38 listings are within five miles of the nearest one.
What is the GSA lodging rate for Seattle?
$188 to $255 a night depending on the month for Seattle (fiscal 2027), up to about $7,650 a month. That is the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays; your recruiter quotes the actual figure.
How do booking and payment work on CircleRN?
You message the host on CircleRN and make the arrangements with them directly, including payment. CircleRN does not hold or process rent. Never wire money before you have seen the place or spoken to the host; see the Trust & Safety page for the signs of a scam.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Seattle?
Washington is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Where do travelers stay in Seattle?
Listings here are in Greater Duwamish, University District, Northgate, Central District, West Seattle, Downtown Seattle, Rainier Beach, Rainier View, Highline, Ravenna, Meadowbrook, South Park, Loyal Heights, Wedgwood, West Woodland, Adams, Magnolia, Phinney Ridge, Laurelhurst, Fairmount Park, Rainier Valley, Fremont, Dunlap, Ballard, Yesler Terrace and Minor. University District, Northgate, Rainier View, Highline, Ravenna, Meadowbrook, South Park, Loyal Heights, Wedgwood, West Woodland, Adams, Magnolia, Phinney Ridge, Laurelhurst, Fairmount Park and Rainier Valley sit under fair market rent. The table above gives the distance from each to the hospitals hiring.

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