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Shorewood
3209 Shorewood DrMercer Island, WA 98040
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Hanford Studios
2807 S Hanford StSeattle, WA 98144
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Grand Street Commons
1765 22nd Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments
2810 S McClellan StSeattle, WA 98144
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NOCO Apartments
4525 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Symphony Apartments
4221 37th Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Summerstone
5230 39th Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Tahoma Valley Apartments
2201 S Grand StSeattle, WA 98144
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Crestview
3630 Renton Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Jackson Street Apartments
2524 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98144
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Jackson Apartments
2401 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98144
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State Street
1700 21st Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Encore
4689 Martin Luther King Jr Way SSeattle, WA 98108
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Avant Apartments
2112 E Denny WaySeattle, WA 98122
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Le Chateau Apartments
1111 102nd Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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Angeline
4801 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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2950 S Dakota StSeattle, WA 98108
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Midtown Square
2301 E Union StSeattle, WA 98122
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4740 32nd Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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3911-3927 S Pearl StSeattle, WA 98118
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527-537 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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3702 S Hudson StSeattle, WA 98118
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433 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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Monarch Apartments
3710 S Angeline StSeattle, WA 98118
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Soma Towers
288 106th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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East Seattle, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Seattle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| East Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,948 | $1,050 | $4,437 |
| East Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $1,201 | $6,541 |
| East Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,586 | $1,950 | $9,685 |
| East Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,061 | $2,299 | $10,000+ |
| East Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,547 | $3,618 | $9,476 |
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Cheapest Available East Seattle Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Seattle area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Hanford Studios priced from $1,000. Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable East Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Hanford Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments | Studio F | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Summerstone | East Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| NOCO Apartments | Live Work A | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Tahoma Valley Apartments | Studio (S2) | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Seattle, WA
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Seattle area is the $2.74 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Park Plaza Apartments in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value East Seattle apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square starting at $3,003 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the North Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Park Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| 12 Central Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 933 29th Ave S, Unit A | 933 29th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Park 433 | 2X1R | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Le Chateau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| CityLine | One Bedroom A1F-CL1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| Columbia City | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Commodore | 1x1, Small | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Tahoma Valley Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (1.7) | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Crestview | Renovated One bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
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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 $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Seattle?
The cheapest apartment in East Seattle is Crestview which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in East Seattle costs $2,472.
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 20 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 $149 which is $2,323 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Seattle.
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