Cheap Homes for Rent in King County, WA from $520 (146 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in King County.

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property at 825 NE 115th St
$780

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Base Rent$780

Total Monthly Price$780
6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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825 NE 115th St

SeattleWA98125
property at 7001 Covello Dr S
$825

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Base Rent$825

Total Monthly Price$825
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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7001 Covello Dr S

SeattleWA98108
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property at 710 Prospect Ave N
$899

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Base Rent$899

Total Monthly Price$899
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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property at 918 S 258th Pl
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

918 S 258th Pl

Des MoinesWA98198
property at 21334 SE 3rd St
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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21334 SE 3rd St

SammamishWA98074
property at 4316 36th Ave NE
$950 - $3,600

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Base Rent$950 - $3,600

Total Monthly Price$950 - $3,600
1 To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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4316 36th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105
property at 14018 89th Ave NE
$950 - $1,175
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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14018 89th Ave NE

KirklandWA98034
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property at 4719 SW Findlay St
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4719 SW Findlay St

SeattleWA98136
property at 11814 44th Ave S
$1,100 - $1,150

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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11814 44th Ave S

TukwilaWA98178
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property at 3611 NE 205th St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3611 NE 205th St

Lake Forest ParkWA98155
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property at 18531 SE 271st Ct
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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18531 SE 271st Ct

CovingtonWA98042
property at 6708 15th Ave NW
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
Studio To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent
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6708 15th Ave NW

SeattleWA98117
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Cheapest Available King County Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in King County, WA is a 1 Bed home found at 6006 5th Ave NE in the University District neighborhood priced from $560. 2900 S Court St in the Mercer Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable King County homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6006 5th Ave NE6006 5th Ave NE1BR, 1BA$560
2900 S Court St2900 S Court St1BR, 1BA$640
812 W Bothwell St812 W Bothwell St1BR, 1BA$700

Best Value Homes for Rent in King County, WA

As of September 24, 2026 the best value rental home in the King County area is the $1.22 price per square foot Unit Model at Unit in the North Rose Hill neighborhood starting from $4,170. The second greatest value King County rental home is the Unit N/A Model at Unit N/A in the Canyon Park neighborhood starting at $3,800 with a $1.21 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for King County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
UnitUnit4BR, 3.5BA$1.22
Unit N/AUnit N/A5BR, 2.5BA$1.21
12530 SE 299th Pl12530 SE 299th Pl5BR, 2.5BA$1.15
3711 Lincoln Ct NE3711 Lincoln Ct NE4BR, 3.5BA$0.41
UnitUnit2BR, 1BA$0.95
7001 Covello Dr S7001 Covello Dr S5BR, 3BA$0.36
18531 SE 271st Ct18531 SE 271st Ct1BR, 1BA$0.52
825 NE 115th St825 NE 115th St6BR, 3BA$0.35
21334 SE 3rd St21334 SE 3rd St3BR, 2BA$0.60
3746 257th Ave SE3746 257th Ave SE2BR, 2.5BA$1.19

Frequently Asked Questions about King County

What type of rentals are currently available in King County?

There are currently 9204 Apartments for Rent in King County, WA with pricing that ranges from $594 to $29,970. There are also 1421 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in King County ranging from $520 to $17,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in King County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in King County ranges from $520 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,338.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in King County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in King County range from $1,124 to $27,770, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $13,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $929.

Expert Rental Resources

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