
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA from $500 (1,112 Rentals)
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Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Seattle, WA and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Sharon Stallings

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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 |
---|---|---|---|
Cheap Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,673 | $675 | $9,175 |
Cheap Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $690 | $9,906 |
Cheap Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,271 | $919 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,837 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $875 | $9,630 |
Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $950 | $4,975 |
Seattle 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $858 | $5,148 |
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Seattle, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Seattle, WA
Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Cedar Mountain | $1,600 | $1,600 | 1 |
Gatewood | $1,799 | $1,450 | 3 |
Duwamish | $1,825 | $1,550 | 3 |
South Des Moines | $1,950 | $1,095 | 9 |
Town Of Edmonds Waterfront | $1,968 | $1,530 | 5 |
East Bremerton | $1,995 | $1,084 | 54 |
East Park | $1,995 | $1,000 | 71 |
Manette | $1,995 | $1,000 | 67 |
Outer Bremerton | $1,995 | $1,000 | 81 |
Sheridan Park | $1,995 | $1,000 | 71 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $635 |
Alps Apartments | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Courtland Place | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
Amherst Micro Studios | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill! | MFTE- Income Specific Units | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Oregon Apartments | Studio A - 30% AMI | Studio,1BA | $804 |
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios! | Studio MFTE | Studio,1BA | $812 |
Alcove First Hill | Up to 4 weeks free! $99 Deposit! $300 Gift Card... | Studio,1BA | $812 |
Lincoln Court | S | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Edge | House | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 1 | 8801 Aurora Ave N | 5BR,3BA | $0.53 |
The Elements Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Courtland Place | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Admiral | 2bd401 | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
The Blake Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath B2 MFTE | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
La Vista Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Yugo Seattle Rivendell | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Pacific Sunrise | 3x1.5 RF | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
Fremont Solstice | 2BS | 2BR,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, WAPopulation: 744,955
Ranked #18
in US Census Population by City
Pet Friendly LifestyleSeattle, WA
Ranked #1
Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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 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 rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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