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property at 756 N 103rd St

$925 - $1,750

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756 N 103rd St

SeattleWA98133

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Seattle, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Seattle, WA

Pricing Updated: 05/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Seattle, WA area range in price from $594 to $31,995 with an overall median price of $4,798. The three Seattle neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pioneer Square at $610, South Des Moines at $1,295, and Foster at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Seattle Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pioneer Square$1,750$61094
South Des Moines$1,822$1,29512
Foster$1,868$1,35042
Town Of Edmonds Waterfront$1,871$1,5505
Loyal Heights$1,885$1,59914
Lake Burien$1,895$1,1759
Vashon Island$1,900$1,9001
East Park$1,950$1,00063
Burien South$1,950$1,17518
Three Tree Point$1,950$1,17533

Cheapest Available Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Eden Apartments in the Dunlap neighborhood priced from $525. Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) in the Mercer Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $594. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Seattle apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eden Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$525
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)Studio Homes for Seniors 55+Studio,1BA$594
Alps HotelStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$610
Sun PropertyFurnished dorm roomStudio,$651
Alcove Ballard ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
DakotaTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$733
Milwaukee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$735
Sun lightMicro Studio STUDENT ONLYStudio,1BA$745
The Windham ApartmentsPikeStudio,1BA$760
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA

As of May 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seattle area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2BR Model at 2024 NW 59th St in the in the Queen Anne neighborhood starting from $1,945. 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.
2024 NW 59th St2BR2BR,1BA$1.07
8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 18801 Aurora Ave N5BR,3BA$0.53
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1.5BA$0.63
Century Plaza2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
A&T Investments4-Bedroom/3-Bathroom Apartments4BR,3BA$0.73
Plaza Roberto Maestas2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
Uptowner ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.44
Whisperwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.45
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)Studio Homes for Seniors 55+Studio ,1BA$1.70

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

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 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 $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Seattle?

The cheapest apartment in Seattle is Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) which is listed at $634, while the average apartment in Seattle costs $4,798.

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 19,523 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 $612 which is $4,186 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seattle.

Expert Rental Resources

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