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property at 1615 S 359th St

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1615 S 359th St

Federal WayWA98003

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property at 14018 89th Ave NE

$900 - $1,150

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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14018 89th Ave NE

KirklandWA98034
property at 26195 21st Pl S

$950

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$950
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 31

26195 21st Pl S

Des MoinesWA98198
property at 710 Prospect Ave N

$965

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$965
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

710 Prospect Ave N

KentWA98031
property at 721 S Rose St

$1,100 - $1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

721 S Rose St

SeattleWA98108

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property at 5726 Roosevelt Way NE

$1,150

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$1,150
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5726 Roosevelt Way 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 Eden Apartments in the Dunlap neighborhood priced from $525. Alps Hotel in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $546. Here is today’s list of the most affordable King County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eden Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$525
Alps HotelStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$546
Denny Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$581
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)Studio Homes for Seniors 55+Studio,1BA$594
Milwaukee Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$600
Sun PropertyFurnished dorm roomStudio,$651
Alcove Ballard ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$695
Alcove Spring ParkStudioStudio,1BA$749
Horizon GreenwoodStudioStudio,1BA$750
Oregon ApartmentsStudio A - 30% AMIStudio,1BA$757

Best Value Apartments for Rent in King County, WA

As of March 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the King County area is the $1.21 price per square foot 5120 S Roxbury St Model at 5120 S Roxbury St, Unit 8 in the in the Dunlap neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value King County apartment is the 2BR Model at 2024 NW 59th St starting at $1,945 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Queen Anne 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.
5120 S Roxbury St, Unit 85120 S Roxbury St3BR,1.5BA$1.21
2024 NW 59th St2BR2BR,1BA$1.07
8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 18801 Aurora Ave N5BR,3BA$0.53
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1.5BA$0.63
Stonebrook4 Bedroom, 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.57
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.54
Denny Park Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
2505 NE 140th St, Unit B2505 NE 140th StStudio ,1BA$1.54
The Edge North1X11BR,1BA$1.54
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.45

Frequently Asked Questions about King County

What type of rentals are currently available in King County?

There are currently 9130 Apartments for Rent in King County, WA with pricing that ranges from $546 to $31,995. There are also 1214 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in King County ranging from $525 to $10,000.

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 $525 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,687.

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 $1,099 to $31,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,099.

Expert Rental Resources

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