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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: August 04, 2025

There are currently 41528 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Seattle, WA that range in price from $700 to $10,000. Westlake, Central Seattle and Madrona 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
Westlake734$2,584$815
Central Seattle604$2,080$782
Madrona600$2,088$782
SoDo554$2,045$782
Yesler Terrace544$2,165$782
CBD512$2,545$835
Central Waterfront499$2,550$835
Harrison Denny Blaine496$2,070$782
Downtown Seattle472$2,499$835
Judkins Park456$2,030$782

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 $9,215. 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 $3,966. 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$9,215
Harbor Steps1 Bed 24F, 25F - SE1,378 Sq Ft$3,966
The Goodwina20f1,282 Sq Ft$4,811
Broadstone StrataLive Work D1,270 Sq Ft$4,995
80 MAIN Apartments1 Beds, 1.5 Baths1,250 Sq Ft$2,495
The Residences at Rainier Square4101-46011,115 Sq Ft$5,600
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1,113 Sq Ft$774
Rivet Apartments1x1.5 Loft D1,109 Sq Ft$2,985
The OlivianFloorplan E1,080 Sq Ft$3,882
Venn at MainTH.91,079 Sq Ft$3,402

Cheapest Available Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Seattle, WA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $635 at Eden Apartments in the Dunlap neighborhood. The second most affordable Seattle 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom One Bath Model at Courtland Place starting at $774 in the Mercer Heights neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Seattle is currently $2,375. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Seattle:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Eden Apartments1BR/1.0BA$635
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath$774
Alps Apartments1x1$825
Holiday Apartments1B$883
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior LivingA1$950
Elizabeth James House1BA$1,052
192 ShorelineGoat$1,099
Ethiopian VillageOne-BR$1,159
New Haven Senior Living Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,170
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsA07$1,199

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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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Remember the 3 Rules of Real Estate:
Location, Location, Location!

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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 Eden Apartments listed at $635.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Seattle is $2,375.

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 $9,215 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 733 sq ft.

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