
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA Under $2,300 (1,396 Rentals)


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Sitka

The Ballard Independent

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Owl Northgate

Gables Queen Anne

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3ZERO3

Hilite

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BEAM

Trailside

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Museum House
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O2

Onni South Lake Union

Airmark

Vantage Park

CityLine

Marq 211

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AMLI South Lake Union

Midtown Square

Yesler Towers

Grand Street Commons
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The Kennedy Building

Lightbox

Executive Estates

Arrive Magnolia

AVIA on Pike Street

Tavin

The Aries at Bitter Lake

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Artix

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Tapestry
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The Hemlock

Eclipse Fremont Apartments

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Ballard Yards

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The Waverly

Melody Jabooda Apartments

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Arlo

Tellus on Dexter

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Alexan 100
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Muir

Sentral First Hill

Avalon Belltown Towers

624 Yale

Parla

East Howe Steps

Sky

VIVA

Hawthorne Apartments

AVA Queen Anne
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Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Seattle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,636 | $594 | $3,850 |
| Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $634 | $9,829 |
| Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $1,035 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,622 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,742 | $950 | $7,214 |
| Seattle 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,577 | $1,420 | $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 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 $2,299.
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 547 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA
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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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Written by: Sharon Stallings
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.

Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe
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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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