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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 Alps Apartments in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood priced from $675. Madkin Apartments in the Broadway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable King County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$675
Madkin ApartmentsSROStudio,1BA$750
Luna Mia Co-Living StudiosSROStudio,1BA$750
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$774
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!MFTE- Income Specific UnitsStudio,1BA$795
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTEStudio,1BA$795
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$825
LarnedSStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in King County, WA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the King County area is the $1.52 price per square foot 4BR/3.0BA Model at 2 Bed 1.5 bath Large Townhome With Garage in the in the East Auburn neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value King County apartment is the 4BR/3.5BA Model at Heart of Renton! Amazing 4 bed, 3.5 bath R starting at $3,125 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Carriage Wood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for King County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2 Bed 1.5 bath Large Townhome With Garage 4BR/3.0BA4BR,3BA$1.52
Heart of Renton! Amazing 4 bed, 3.5 bath R4BR/3.5BA4BR,3.5BA$1.58
8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 18801 Aurora Ave N5BR,3BA$0.53
The EdgeHouse3BR,2BA$1.49
Kenny Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.60
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,2BA$1.08
La Vista Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Whisperwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.60
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Four Amigos - Beloved Community2.12BR,1BA$1.34

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap King County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in King County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in King County is at Alps Apartments listed at $675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom King County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom King County Apartment is $774 at Courtland Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom King County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in King County is starting from $919 at Yugo Seattle Lothlorien.

What is the most affordable King County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap King County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeview Apartments and starts from $1,169.

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