1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA (4,575 Rentals)

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Sitka
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$2,119 - $3,762
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$2,124 - $5,350

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Sitka

1255 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109
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Kaye
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$2,618 - $4,639
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$2,573 - $6,384

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Kaye

2208 4th AveSeattle, WA 98121
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Owl Northgate
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$1,599 - $2,740
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$1,375 - $3,338

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Owl Northgate

11201 Roosevelt Way NESeattle, WA 98125
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3ZERO3
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$1,995 - $2,390
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$1,599 - $4,095

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3ZERO3

303 Battery StSeattle, WA 98121
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O2
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$2,075 - $3,706
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$2,083 - $3,811

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O2

2401 3rd AveSeattle, WA 98121
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Met Tower
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$3,045 - $4,645
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$2,261 - $4,761

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Met Tower

1942-1942 Westlake AveSeattle, WA 98101
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ION Queen Anne
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$2,350 - $3,075
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$1,750 - $4,724

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$1,750 - $4,724
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ION Queen Anne

2222 15th Ave WSeattle, WA 98119
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BEAM
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$1,499 - $2,096
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$1,391 - $3,276

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BEAM

1029 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98104
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Museum House
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$2,295 - $3,831
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$2,300 - $8,039

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Museum House

707 Terry AveSeattle, WA 98104
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Skyglass
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$2,757 - $3,406
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$1,990 - $7,791

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Skyglass

757 Thomas StSeattle, WA 98109
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Artix
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$2,045 - $3,095
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$1,845 - $3,145

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Artix

400 Queen Anne Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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Tapestry
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$1,743 - $2,351
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$1,491 - $6,808

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Tapestry

104 12th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Ballard Yards
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$1,935 - $2,845
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$1,845 - $4,979

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Ballard Yards

2417 NW Market StSeattle, WA 98107
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The Waverly
$2,442 - $4,559
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$2,215 - $11,268

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$2,215 - $11,268
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The Waverly

210 8th Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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Arlo
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$2,085 - $3,050
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$1,752 - $4,961

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Arlo

4720 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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REN
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$2,739 - $3,690
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$2,216 - $10,392

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REN

2014 Fairview AveSeattle, WA 98121
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Marlowe
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$2,636 - $2,986
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$2,213 - $4,543

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Marlowe

1146 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98121
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Alexan 100
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$2,291 - $2,960
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$1,743 - $5,244

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Alexan 100

100 Denny WaySeattle, WA 98109
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Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 19, 2026

There are currently 46218 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Seattle, WA that range in price from $634 to $14,406. Westlake, CBD and Montlake 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
Westlake1054$2,473$720
CBD809$2,464$850
Montlake783$2,527$720
Central Waterfront768$2,495$850
Madrona715$2,030$720
Central Seattle703$1,999$720
Downtown Seattle701$2,424$850
Yesler Terrace677$2,106$850
Brookside662$2,192$1,170
Lake Forest Park658$2,192$1,170

Largest Available Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Seattle, WA is found at Sunset Electric in the Capitol Hill neighborhood and is 1,548 square feet priced from $3,884. The Modern in the Belltown neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,527 square feet and currently listed start at $6,952. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Seattle:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Sunset ElectricMezzanine1,548 Sq Ft$3,884
The ModernPenthouse 31,527 Sq Ft$6,952
OlympusOne Bedroom 14131,413 Sq Ft$3,028
The ExeterBlonde1,325 Sq Ft$1,800
VIVAHarvard1,169 Sq Ft$2,930
OvationA20TH1,134 Sq Ft$3,247
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1,113 Sq Ft$880
The Residences at Rainier Square5304-55041,103 Sq Ft$6,169
The OlivianFloorplan E1,080 Sq Ft$3,476
10 Clay1 Bed, 2 Bath +Den880 Sq Ft$4,150

Cheapest Available Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 19, 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 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Milwaukee Apartments starting at $735 in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Seattle is currently $2,274. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Seattle:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)One Bedroom Homes for Seniors 55+$634
Milwaukee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$735
Hong Kong Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$835
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath$880
SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable CommunityOne Bedroom One Bath$950
Arbora Court1 Bedroom 50% AMI$1,033
DakotaOne Bedroom One Bath$1,049
900 Rainier1x1 - B2 - Affordable$1,113
Ethiopian VillageOne-BR$1,158
New Haven Senior Living Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,170

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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!

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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 Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) listed at $634.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Seattle is $2,274.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Seattle is a 1,548 square feet unit starting from $3,884 at Sunset Electric.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Seattle is currently 631 sq ft.

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