
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alki Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $900 (53 Rentals)
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Admiral Station

Altamira Apartments

AJ

Link

Maris

Oregon 42

City Watch Apartments

4857 Fauntleroy Wy SW

4532 42nd Ave SW
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4400 Alaska

4022 59th Ave SW

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Junction Flats and Landing

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4730 California

Sky

Huxley

4508 SW Atlantic St

Elan 41

4116 California Ave SW, Unit 304

3719 59th Ave SW
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Mural

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3151 Alki Ave SW
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3703-3705 California Ave SW

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Villa Andora

The Whittaker

Alki 7

Oregonian Apartments

Alaska 45
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Alki, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alki?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alki Studio Apartments | $1,740 | $1,325 | $2,110 |
| Alki 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $1,540 | $9,830 |
| Alki 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,354 | $1,845 | $8,212 |
| Alki 3 Bedroom Apartments | $11,982 | $7,062 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alki Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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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 Junction Central priced from $1,325. Altamira Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,517. Here are the most affordable Alki apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction Central | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Altamira Apartments | MFTE 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| AJ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Spruce | Studio MFTE | Studio,1BA | $1,547 |
| Mural | Open A - MFTE | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Link | Open B - MFTE | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Maris | Studio 3 MFTE | Studio,1BA | $1,592 |
| Oregon 42 | MFTE Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| City Watch Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 4400 Alaska | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alki, WA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alki area is the $3.43 price per square foot B7 2 Bed-2 South Model at The Whittaker in the in the Riverview neighborhood starting from $3,544. The second greatest value Alki apartment is the 2 X 2 - 990 Sq. Ft. Model at Alki Shores Apartments starting at $3,295 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the West Seattle 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whittaker | B7 2 Bed-2 South | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
| Alki Shores Apartments | 2 X 2 - 990 Sq. Ft. | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
| Altamira Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Link | Open A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Angeline | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| The Blake Apartments | Open 1 Bed 1 Bath O1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Sky | Sky H - Income Limited | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| Huxley | A1 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| AJ | Open 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 4400 Alaska | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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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 Junction Central listed at $1,325.
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.
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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