Cheap Homes for Rent in King County, WA from $500 (152 Rentals)

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property at 459 Index Ave NE

$700

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$700
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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459 Index Ave NE

RentonWA98056

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property at 12312 NE 134th St

$820

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$820
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$820

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

12312 NE 134th St

KirklandWA98034

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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
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

Available Jul 1

721 S Rose St

SeattleWA98108

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 9411 NE 173rd St

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 25

9411 NE 173rd St

BothellWA98011
property at 4702 S Lucile St

$1,150

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$1,150
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4702 S Lucile St, Unit B

4702 S Lucile St
SeattleWA98118
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

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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 Hotel in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood priced from $610. Discover Horizon Phinney! in the Ballard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable King County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps HotelStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$610
Discover Horizon Phinney!StudioStudio,1BA$699
Alcove Ballard ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$725
Milwaukee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$735
Alcove West SeattleStudioStudio,1BA$750
The Windham ApartmentsPikeStudio,1BA$755
Husky Court ApartmentsHC NEW 795 price startStudio,1BA$795
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Madison 2.0 ApartmentsMFTE- Income Specific UnitsStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in King County, WA

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the King County area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at 150 S 152nd St in the in the Salmon Creek neighborhood starting from $2,795. 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.
150 S 152nd St3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.50
8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 18801 Aurora Ave N5BR,3BA$0.53
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1.5BA$0.63
Lake Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Nolan4 x 2 Terrace4BR,2BA$1.40
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.49
Plaza Roberto Maestas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
2315 E Ward St, Unit C2315 E Ward St1BR,1BA$0.10

Frequently Asked Questions about King County

What type of rentals are currently available in King County?

There are currently 9096 Apartments for Rent in King County, WA with pricing that ranges from $594 to $31,995. There are also 1289 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in King County ranging from $505 to $24,890.

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 $24,890 with an average monthly rent of $4,822.

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 $900 to $31,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $24,890. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,099.

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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