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4535 44th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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4801 Fauntleroy Way SWSeattle, WA 98116
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4420 SW Admiral WaySeattle, WA 98116
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4727 42nd Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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1621 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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2301 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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3756 SW Admiral WaySeattle, WA 98126
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4529 44th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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4830 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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2100 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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4830 Fauntleroy WaySeattle, WA 98116
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3911 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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2324 Bonair Pl SWSeattle, WA 98116
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2319 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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4755 Fauntleroy Way SWSeattle, WA 98116
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4027 Beach Dr SWSeattle, WA 98116
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2724 Alki Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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1520 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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2132 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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3017 60th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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6023 SW Stevens StSeattle, WA 98116
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4319 SW Oregon StSeattle, WA 98116
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4205 SW Genesee StSeattle, WA 98118
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2416 54th Pl SWSeattle, WA 98116
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3036-3040 60th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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2330 Alki Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alki?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alki Studio Apartments | $1,751 | $1,325 | $2,070 |
| Alki 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,274 | $1,517 | $9,830 |
| Alki 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,760 | $2,193 | $8,359 |
| Alki 3 Bedroom Apartments | $15,297 | $6,942 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Alki Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alki area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Altamira Apartments priced from $1,177. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Altamira Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,177 |
| Junction Central | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Maris | Studio 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| AJ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| The Blake Apartments | Studio 1 Bath S1 MFTE | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Mural | Open A1 - MFTE | 1BR,1BA | $1,540 |
| Spruce | Studio MFTE | Studio,1BA | $1,547 |
| Oregon 42 | MFTE Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Angeline | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| City Watch Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alki, WA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alki area is the $2.70 price per square foot San Juan Model at Elan 41 in the in the Riverview neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Alki apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Altamira Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $2.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Elan 41 | San Juan | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Altamira Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| North Admiral | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Angeline | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Mural | Open A - MFTE | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Link | Open A | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Sky | Sky I | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| AJ | Open 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| The Whittaker | O4 1 Bed South | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| 4400 Alaska | Open 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
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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 Altamira Apartments listed at $1,177.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alki Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alki Apartment is $1,517 at Altamira Apartments.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alki is starting from $2,200 at AJ.
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