
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA Under $3,500 (1,486 Rentals)


The Ballard Independent

The Modern

Hilite

BEAM

Muir

Onni South Lake Union

Airmark Apartments

Vantage Park
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Anthem on 12th

CityLine

The Kennedy Building

Ion Queen Anne

The LeeAnn

Augusta Apartments
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AMLI Waterfront

Nook at Northaven

Elevation 16

Tavin

Modera Northgate
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Owl Northgate

The Cline

Yesler Towers

Grand Street Commons

Harbor Flats

The Victor

Broadstone Strata

Monarch Apartments

Maris
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Maple Leaf Apartments

Ballard Yards

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Arista

The Waverly

Melody Jabooda Apartments

Arlo

Ovation
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Iron Flats Apartments

Jackson Apartments
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 | $1,668 | $615 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,361 | $700 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,236 | $919 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,918 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,770 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,639 | $950 | $4,975 |
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Seattle, WAPopulation: 744,955
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSeattle, WA
Ranked #1
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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 $2,361.
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 626 sq ft.
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