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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,613 | $581 | $4,600 |
Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $634 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,164 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,587 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,516 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $950 | $3,900 |
| Seattle 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,206 | $1,420 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 46650 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Seattle, WA that range in price from $634 to $12,650. Westlake, Montlake and CBD 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:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake | 972 | $2,408 | $800 |
| Montlake | 773 | $2,500 | $700 |
| CBD | 738 | $2,430 | $1,086 |
| Lake Forest Park | 728 | $2,185 | $1,070 |
| Brookside | 724 | $2,190 | $1,070 |
| Central Waterfront | 723 | $2,429 | $1,086 |
| Shoreline | 699 | $2,200 | $1,238 |
| Madrona | 681 | $2,120 | $800 |
| Central Seattle | 673 | $2,107 | $800 |
| Downtown Seattle | 654 | $2,399 | $1,225 |
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 $6,864. Waterscape at Juanita Village in the North Rose Hill neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,166 square feet and currently listed start at $2,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Seattle:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Modern | Penthouse 3 | 1,527 Sq Ft | $6,864 |
| Waterscape at Juanita Village | Yosemite | 1,166 Sq Ft | $2,795 |
| Courtland Place | One Bedroom One Bath | 1,113 Sq Ft | $774 |
| The Olivian | Floorplan E | 1,080 Sq Ft | $3,762 |
| Arrive Magnolia | A11 | 1,080 Sq Ft | $2,293 |
| Venn at Main | TH.9 | 1,076 Sq Ft | $3,467 |
| Larson Building | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1,067 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
| Union SLU | Kenmore | 1,050 Sq Ft | $3,048 |
| Pratt Park | Live Work 3 - Renovated | 1,034 Sq Ft | $2,997 |
| Aspira | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath (1,034 sq ft) | 1,034 Sq Ft | $2,908 |
As of March 05, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Seattle, WA is the One Bedroom Homes for Seniors 55+ Model starting from $634 at Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) in the Mercer Heights neighborhood. The second most affordable Seattle 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Eden Apartments starting at $650 in the Dunlap neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Seattle is currently $2,262. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Seattle:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) | One Bedroom Homes for Seniors 55+ | $634 |
| Eden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $650 |
| Courtland Place | One Bedroom One Bath | $774 |
| Holiday Apartments | 1B | $883 |
| Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living | A1 | $900 |
| SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable Community | One Bedroom One Bath | $950 |
| Ballinger Court Senior Affordable Apartments | A4 | $999 |
| Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable Community | One Bedroom One Bath | $999 |
| Ardea Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,067 |
| New Haven Senior Living Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,070 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Seattle is at Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) listed at $634.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Seattle is $2,262.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Seattle is a 1,527 square feet unit starting from $6,864 at The Modern.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Seattle is currently 569 sq ft.
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Written by: Sharon Stallings
I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.
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I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. Whether you're new to Seattle or grew up here, the neighborhood where you live makes a huge difference while attending college.
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I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. We're blessed to live in Seattle, affectionately known as the Emerald City.
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