
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Seattle Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $1,250 (2 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Seattle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,930 | $950 | $3,753 |
| East Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $950 | $6,430 |
East Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,478 | $1,250 | $9,685 |
| East Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,753 | $2,389 | $10,000+ |
| East Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,497 | $4,440 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Seattle Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Seattle?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Seattle is under $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Seattle?
The cheapest apartment in East Seattle is Courtland Place which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in East Seattle costs $7,497.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Seattle?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 53 regular apartments in East Seattle that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Seattle?
Cheap apartments in East Seattle have an average cost of $141 which is $7,356 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Seattle.
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