Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alki Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $900 (50 Rentals)

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4424 42nd Ave SW

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Westview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

4540 45th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116

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Sound View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sound View

4815 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Basalt
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Basalt

4205 SW Genesee StSeattle, WA 98118
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Spruce
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce

4555 39th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Mural
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mural

4727 42nd Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Adell Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adell Apartments

4532 SW 42nd AveSeattle, WA 98116
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West 206 Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West 206 Apartments

2301 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Skylark Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skylark Apartments

4830 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Windhill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windhill Apartments

2100 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Bradford Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Arms

3911 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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The Blake Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Blake Apartments

5020 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98136
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Angeline
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Angeline

1621 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Four Seasons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Four Seasons

2324 Bonair Pl SWSeattle, WA 98116
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The Whittaker
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Whittaker

4755 Fauntleroy Way SWSeattle, WA 98116

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North Admiral
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Admiral

2319 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Beachwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beachwood Apartments

4027 Beach Dr SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Villa Andora
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Andora

1520 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Alki 7
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alki 7

3017 60th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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4730 California
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4730 California

4730 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Alaska 45
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alaska 45

4546 45th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Anne Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anne Vista

2416 54th Pl SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Alki12 Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Alki12 Apartments

3036-3040 60th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116

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Alki, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alki Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alki area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at The Lofts at the Junction priced from $1,285. Junction Central has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Alki apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at the JunctionStudio BStudio,1BA$1,285
Junction CentralStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,325
4400 AlaskaStudio1BR,1BA$1,399
BasaltStudioStudio,1BA$1,487
Altamira ApartmentsMFTE 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,517
AJStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
SpruceStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$1,547
MuralOpen A1 - MFTE1BR,1BA$1,550
LinkOpen B - MFTE1BR,1BA$1,550
MarisStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alki, WA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alki area is the $3.19 price per square foot 3034 44th Ave SW Model at 3034 44th Ave SW in the in the West Seattle neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value Alki apartment is the Unrenovated Model at Oregonian Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Riverview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alki apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3034 44th Ave SW3034 44th Ave SW2BR,1BA$3.19
Oregonian ApartmentsUnrenovated1BR,1BA$2.88
Altamira Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
SkySky G1BR,1BA$3.32
4400 AlaskaLive/Work1BR,1BA$3.27
Alaska 451 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.46
AJ1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
Angeline1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.92
LinkOpen A1BR,1BA$3.16
HuxleyA1 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alki Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alki?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alki is at The Lofts at the Junction listed at $1,285.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alki Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alki Apartment is $1,399 at 4400 Alaska.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alki Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alki is starting from $2,200 at AJ.

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