
Cheap Apartments for Rent in King County, WA from $500 (1,526 Rentals)
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Milwaukee Apartments

Alps Hotel

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Sun Property

5632 11th Ave NE

11834 SE 318th Pl

5015 17th Ave NE

1446 E Roy St

5415 6th Ave NW

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Hong Kong Apartments

5257 Brooklyn Ave NE

5043 18th Ave NE

Cedar Crossing

Belmont Flats

Madison 2.0 Apartments

Amherst Micro Studios

Sorento Flats

Polaris at Rainier Beach

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Avalon Micro Studios

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Courtland Place

Sedona Apartments

5336 Roosevelt Way NE

Hudson House

Rise on 67th

Wallingford Studios
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Louisa Hotel

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Arete Apartments

8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 1

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Vitality on 63rd

Nordic Tower

Bode-125 - Project S21

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Horizon Greenwood
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King County, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in King County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| King County Studio Apartments | $1,653 | $594 | $7,836 |
| King County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,256 | $600 | $9,504 |
| King County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| King County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,002 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| King County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,345 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| King County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $950 | $7,985 |
| King County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,751 | $1,420 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available King County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in King County, WA is a Studio unit found at Eden Apartments in the Dunlap neighborhood priced from $525. Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) in the Mercer Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $594. Here is today’s list of the most affordable King County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $525 |
| Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) | Studio Homes for Seniors 55+ | Studio,1BA | $594 |
| Alps Hotel | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $610 |
| Milwaukee Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| Sun Property | Furnished dorm room | Studio, | $651 |
| Alcove Ballard Apartments | Studio MFTE | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Alcove Spring Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Horizon Greenwood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The Windham Apartments | Pike | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Collegiate Court 1C | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in King County, WA
As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the King County area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3x3.5 Model at Kandila Townhomes in the in the Jovita neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value King County apartment is the 2BR Model at 2024 NW 59th St starting at $1,945 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Queen Anne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for King County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandila Townhomes | 3x3.5 | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.50 |
| 2024 NW 59th St | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 1 | 8801 Aurora Ave N | 5BR,3BA | $0.53 |
| 4538 18th Ave NE | Pod Second Floor | 6BR,1.5BA | $0.63 |
| Skyview 3322 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Plaza Roberto Maestas | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| La Vista Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Drexell II Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| The Edge North | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Courtland Place | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap King County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in King County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in King County is under $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in King County?
The cheapest apartment in King County is Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) which is listed at $634, while the average apartment in King County costs $4,044.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in King County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,573 regular apartments in King County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in King County?
Cheap apartments in King County have an average cost of $736 which is $3,308 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in King County.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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