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Seattle, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Seattle, WA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Seattle, WA area range in price from $600 to $31,995 with an overall median price of $3,970. The three Seattle neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cedar Mountain at $1,600, Gatewood at $1,450, and Duwamish at $1,550. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Seattle Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cedar Mountain$1,600$1,6001
Gatewood$1,799$1,4503
Duwamish$1,825$1,5503
South Des Moines$1,950$1,0959
Town Of Edmonds Waterfront$1,968$1,5305
East Bremerton$1,995$1,08454
East Park$1,995$1,00071
Manette$1,995$1,00067
Outer Bremerton$1,995$1,00081
Sheridan Park$1,995$1,00071

Cheapest Available Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eden Apartments in the Dunlap neighborhood priced from $635. Alps Apartments in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Seattle apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$635
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$675
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$774
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!MFTE- Income Specific UnitsStudio,1BA$795
Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First HillStudioStudio,1BA$799
Oregon ApartmentsStudio A - 30% AMIStudio,1BA$804
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$812
Alcove First HillUp to 4 weeks free! $99 Deposit! $300 Gift Card...Studio,1BA$812
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Seattle area is the $1.49 price per square foot House Model at The Edge in the in the Riverview neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Seattle apartment is the 8801 Aurora Ave N Model at 8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 1 starting at $950 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the North College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EdgeHouse3BR,2BA$1.49
8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 18801 Aurora Ave N5BR,3BA$0.53
The Elements Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.62
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
Admiral2bd4012BR,1BA$1.64
The Blake Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath B2 MFTE2BR,2BA$1.73
La Vista Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Yugo Seattle Rivendell2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Fremont Solstice2BS2BR,1BA$1.66

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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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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 Cheap Seattle Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Seattle?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Seattle is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Seattle?

The cheapest apartment in Seattle is Eden Apartments which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in Seattle costs $3,970.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Seattle?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14,667 regular apartments in Seattle that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Seattle?

Cheap apartments in Seattle have an average cost of $765 which is $3,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seattle.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

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