Cheap Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA from $594 (1,401 Rentals)

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Parsonage
$929 - $1,772

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Parsonage

4138 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Ballard on the Park
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$948 - $3,358

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Ballard on the Park

2233 NW 58th StSeattle, WA 98107
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The Stax
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$999 - $1,199

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The Stax

5001 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Seattle, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Seattle, WA

Pricing Updated: 09/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Seattle, WA area range in price from $594 to $29,970 with an overall median price of $2,301. The three Seattle neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Wedgewood at $1,065, Wedgwood at $1,225, and Norkirk at $1,395. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Seattle Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wedgewood$1,065$89523
Wedgwood$1,225$89541
Norkirk$1,395$1,0505
Gatewood$1,395$1,3951
South Beacon Hill$1,400$59437
Brighton$1,440$1,05040
Olympic View$1,450$670169
Pioneer Square$1,474$62540
Westhill$1,483$1,15163
Inglewood$1,483$1,15176

Cheapest Available Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Hotel in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood priced from $610. Milwaukee Apartments in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Seattle apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps HotelStudio 1 BathStudio, 1BA$610
Milwaukee ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio, 1BA$635
Sun PropertyFurnished dorm roomStudio, $645
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio MFTEStudio, 1BA$649
Eden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$655
Cantor StudiosStandard StudioStudio, 1BA$700
Alcove Ballard ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio, 1BA$725
Sun lightMicro Studio RenovatedStudio, 1BA$745
Bryant Manor Phase IStudioStudio, 1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA

As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seattle area is the $1.56 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at Sedona Townhomes in the Highlands Park neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Seattle apartment is the 8801 Aurora Ave N Model at 8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 1 in the North College Park neighborhood starting at $950 with a $0.53 price per square foot. 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.
Sedona Townhomes2BR/2.5BA2BR, 2.5BA$1.56
8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 18801 Aurora Ave N5BR, 3BA$0.53
Metro 50005B3B5BR, 3BA$0.59
Centrally Located Apartments in Burien!2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.42
Liberty Square2 bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.54
Roosevelt Heights Apartments1BD/1BA1BR, 1BA$1.56
Whisperwood Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$1.57
Fremont Solstice3BS3BR, 1BA$1.55
Woodridge Park1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR, 1BA$1.56
2315 E Ward St, Unit C2315 E Ward St1BR, 1BA$0.10

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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 $775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Seattle?

The cheapest apartment in Seattle is Eden Apartments which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in Seattle costs $2,301.

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 10,714 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 $705 which is $1,596 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seattle.

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