Cheap Apartments for Rent in King County, WA from $500 (1,612 Rentals)

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5015 17th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105

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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 Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) in the Mercer Heights neighborhood priced from $594. Alps Apartments in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $655. Here is today’s list of the most affordable King County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)Studio Homes for Seniors 55+Studio,1BA$594
Alps ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$655
Sun PropertyFurnished dorm roomStudio,$683
Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First HillStudioStudio,1BA$699
Eden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$720
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio ConcreteStudio,1BA$735
Sun lightMicro Studio STUDENT ONLYStudio,1BA$745
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$774
Alcove First Hill - Efficient and Convenient Apartment in Alcove First HillStudio BasementStudio,1BA$795
Karsti ApartmentsMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in King County, WA

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the King County area is the $1.52 price per square foot 4BR/3.5BA Model at Heart of Renton! Amazing 4 bed, 3.5 bath Renton townhome in a desirable location! Easy self showi... in the in the Carriage Wood neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value King County apartment is the 8801 Aurora Ave N Model at 8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 1 starting at $950 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the North College Park 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.
Heart of Renton! Amazing 4 bed, 3.5 bath Renton townhome in a desirable location! Easy self showi...4BR/3.5BA4BR,3.5BA$1.52
8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 18801 Aurora Ave N5BR,3BA$0.53
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1.5BA$0.58
Enchanted Woods3x2 Upper Floor Premium3BR,2BA$1.53
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
Arden Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.54
Amherst1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.59
6511 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.48
Cove EastOak2BR,1BA$1.61
SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable CommunityOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.58

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 $795.

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 $4,400.

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 1,818 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 $806 which is $3,594 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in King County.

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