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Cheapest Available King County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in King County, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eden Apartments in the Dunlap neighborhood priced from $650. Alps Apartments in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable King County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
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
Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First HillStudioStudio,1BA$799
Oregon ApartmentsStudio A - 30% AMIStudio,1BA$804
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$812

Best Value Apartments for Rent in King County, WA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the King County area is the $1.47 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 $3,095. The second greatest value King County apartment is the House Model at The Edge starting at $2,675 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Riverview 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$1.47
The EdgeHouse3BR,2BA$1.49
8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 18801 Aurora Ave N5BR,3BA$0.53
Redmond RidgeMarymoor5BR,2BA$1.61
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
Admiral2bd4012BR,1BA$1.64
O St Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.55
La Vista Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Covington PlaceMeridian2BR,1BA$1.33

Frequently Asked Questions about King County

What type of rentals are currently available in King County?

There are currently 8966 Apartments for Rent in King County, WA with pricing that ranges from $675 to $31,995. There are also 1347 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in King County ranging from $525 to $24,500.

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 $525 to $24,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,271.

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 $1,075 to $31,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $7,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $875.

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