Cheap Homes for Rent in King County, WA from $500 (153 Rentals)

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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property at 710 Prospect Ave N

$965

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$965
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$965

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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710 Prospect Ave N

KentWA98031
property at 9411 NE 173rd St

$990

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$990
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9411 NE 173rd St

BothellWA98011
property at 4544 20th Ave NE

$1,000 - $1,125

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4544 20th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 721 S Rose St

$1,100 - $1,400

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$1,100 - $1,400
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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721 S Rose St

SeattleWA98108
property at 5248 11th Ave NE

$1,200 - $1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Dec 1

5248 11th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105
property at 6708 15th Ave NW

$1,200

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$1,200
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Studio To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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6708 15th Ave NW

SeattleWA98117

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 Milwaukee Apartments in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood priced from $635. Eden Apartments in the Dunlap neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $655. Here is today’s list of the most affordable King County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Milwaukee ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$635
Eden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$655
Discover Horizon Phinney!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$699
Alcove Ballard ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$725
The Windham ApartmentsPikeStudio,1BA$755
Bryant Manor Phase IStudioStudio,1BA$775
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTEStudio,1BA$795
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in King County, WA

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the King County area is the $0.53 price per square foot 8801 Aurora Ave N Model at 8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 1 in the in the North College Park neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value King County apartment is the Kirkland House Model at Hi-Lan Apartments starting at $2,500 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Central Houghton 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.
8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 18801 Aurora Ave N5BR,3BA$0.53
Hi-Lan ApartmentsKirkland House4BR,2.5BA$1.40
Lake Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.08
3527 Shattuck Ave S1BR, 1BA1BR,1.5BA$1.08
5000 12th Ave NE4B2B4BR,2BA$1.09
25306 170th Pl SE, Unit Lower Level Apt25306 170th Pl SE1BR,1BA$1.30
Meridian Place ApartmentsNO VACANCY1BR,1BA$1.52
Nolan4 x 2 Terrace4BR,2BA$1.40
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.43

Frequently Asked Questions about King County

What type of rentals are currently available in King County?

There are currently 9150 Apartments for Rent in King County, WA with pricing that ranges from $594 to $28,812. There are also 1601 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in King County ranging from $505 to $25,000.

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 $505 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,545.

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 $983 to $27,770, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $22,000. 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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.