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Seattle, WA Local Guide

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Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 19, 2025

There are currently 50178 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Seattle, WA that range in price from $620 to $10,000. Central Seattle, Madrona and Westlake are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Seattle with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Central Seattle745$2,095$705
Madrona739$2,095$782
Westlake692$2,585$815
SoDo688$2,060$700
Yesler Terrace605$2,165$782
Judkins Park583$2,060$782
Harrison Denny Blaine580$2,073$782
North Beacon Hill534$2,020$705
South Seattle527$1,870$620
Harbor Island522$2,030$705

Largest Available Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Seattle, WA is found at The Modern in the Belltown neighborhood and is 1,527 square feet priced from $9,325. Harbor Steps in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,378 square feet and currently listed start at $4,196. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Seattle:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The ModernPenthouse 31,527 Sq Ft$9,325
Harbor Steps1 Bed 24F, 25F - SE1,378 Sq Ft$4,196
Broadstone StrataLive Work D1,270 Sq Ft$4,995
80 MAIN Apartments1 Beds, 1.5 Baths1,250 Sq Ft$2,695
77 CentralThe Charles1,222 Sq Ft$3,720
Echo Lake Apartment Homes1BD, 1BTH TH A Rehab1,208 Sq Ft$2,410
CascadeRES121,192 Sq Ft$3,188
The Residences at Rainier Square4109-46091,117 Sq Ft$5,450
Venn at MainTH.91,111 Sq Ft$3,567

Cheapest Available Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Seattle, WA is the One Bedroom One Bath Model starting from $774 at Courtland Place in the Mercer Heights neighborhood. The second most affordable Seattle 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at Alps Apartments starting at $825 in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Seattle is currently $2,380. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Seattle:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath$774
Alps Apartments1x1$825
Holiday Apartments1B$847
Elizabeth James House1BA$1,052
Arrowhead Gardens Senior Living Apartments1 BR 1 BA D$1,080
Blue Lake Apartments1B1B$1,100
La Mirada1BR/1.0BA$1,100
The Gilmore1 Bedroom - 60% AMI$1,100
Northaven Senior ApartmentsStudio Deluxe$1,150
Ethiopian VillageOne-BR$1,159

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Seattle Overview

Seattle, Washington, known as Emerald City, is a Pacific Northwest metropolis positioned on the eastern shore of Puget Sound encircled by mountains, forests and both fresh water and salt water. It’s the state’s largest city and includes thousands of acres of parkland. Its tech industry is booming and it’s home to the headquarters of Amazon and Microsoft. And of course, it’s also the birthplace of Starbucks. Seattle boasts a diverse cultural scene and hosts dozens of festivals regularly. This city is one of the fastest-growing in the United States which makes it a prime location to find your next apartment.

Why live in Seattle, WA?

Seattle is a thriving, pulsing city with endless amenities and attractions to recommend it, as well as an excellent live music scene - making it a wonderful place to call home. There’s always something going on. This appealing city earned the nickname Emerald City for its striking year-round greenery, and if you don’t like snow, this is the spot for you. It even beats climate change according to UW meteorologist Cliff Mass. The food scene is on point. So tasty! Jobs! Even entry-level. With a $15 minimum wage, you are not starting at the bottom, and the unemployment rate is more than 2 points below the national average. And finally, it’s gorgeous here!

Seattle, WA
Population: 744,955

Ranked #18

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Seattle, WA

Ranked #1

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Seattle Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Seattle with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Seattle is at Courtland Place listed at $774.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Seattle Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Seattle is $2,380.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Seattle Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Seattle is a 1,527 square feet unit starting from $9,325 at The Modern.

What is the average size for Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Seattle is currently 637 sq ft.

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