
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA Under $1,200 (89 Rentals)


4230 NE 8th Ave

Willow Crossing

Alps Hotel

Milwaukee Apartments

Polaris at Rainier Beach

SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable Community

Canterbury Court

Capitola Apartments

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Dry Creek Apartments

Courtland Place

Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)

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4708 Midvale Ave N, Unit Room 1

2315 E Ward St, Unit C

1446 E Roy St

4226 7th Ave NE, Unit 2

4525 5th Ave NE, Unit 1A

4525 5th Ave NE, Unit 1A

5415 6th Ave NW
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4559 5th Ave NE

919 N 104th St

5211 11th Ave

911-925 N 104th St

First & Vine Apartments

Whitman Apartments

100 Roy St Apartments

Davis Place Apartments

4266 Winslow Pl N Seattle WA 98103 LCG (C)

Northlink Apartments
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Castle Apartments

Lakeview Apartments

1714 NE 55th Pl

Eden Apartments

Harvard Court

American Hotel

Larned

Holiday Apartments

Windsor Heights

The Ritz Apartments
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Alaska House Apartments

Leschi House

Sortun Court

Modena by aPodment Suites

Spruce Park Apartments

Approach at Jackson Park

Henderson Arms Apartments

Elizabeth James House

Howard Apartments

Olive Terrace Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Seattle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,675 | $594 | $4,497 |
| Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,293 | $634 | $8,456 |
| Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,102 | $978 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,994 | $983 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $929 | $9,476 |
| Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $899 | $8,400 |
| Seattle 6 Bedroom Apartments | $13,118 | $4,550 | $10,000+ |
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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 Eden Apartments listed at $655.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Seattle Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Seattle is $2,293.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Seattle Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Seattle is a 1,250 square feet unit starting from $1,795 at Uptowner Apartments.
What is the average size for Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Seattle is currently 643 sq ft.
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