Cheap Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA from $500 (1,325 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 - $3,398
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Ballard on the Park

2233 NW 58th StSeattle, WA 98107
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900 Rainier
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$954 - $3,135
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900 Rainier

900 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Seattle, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Seattle, WA

Pricing Updated: 08/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Seattle, WA area range in price from $594 to $28,876 with an overall median price of $2,295. The three Seattle neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Norkirk at $1,225, Wedgwood at $1,250, and Westhill at $1,310. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Seattle Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Norkirk$1,225$85511
Wedgwood$1,250$89543
Westhill$1,310$1,15168
Inglewood$1,375$1,15180
White Center$1,400$1,29972
Brighton$1,400$1,05040
South Beacon Hill$1,400$59442
Shorewood$1,457$1,20078
Highline$1,457$1,20087
Olympic View$1,471$670150

Cheapest Available Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Milwaukee Apartments in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood priced from $635. Eden Apartments in the Dunlap neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $655. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Seattle apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Milwaukee ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$635
Eden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$655
Discover Horizon Phinney!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$699
Alcove Ballard ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$725
The Windham ApartmentsPikeStudio,1BA$755
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTEStudio,1BA$795
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seattle area is the $0.53 price per square foot 8801 Aurora Ave N Model at 8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 1 in the in the North College Park neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Seattle apartment is the 1BR, 1BA Model at 3527 Shattuck Ave S starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Orillia 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.
8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 18801 Aurora Ave N5BR,3BA$0.53
3527 Shattuck Ave S1BR, 1BA1BR,1.5BA$1.08
5000 12th Ave NE4B2B4BR,2BA$1.09
Victorian Row Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$1.64
South Center Satelite Ii Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.68
Nolan4 x 2 Terrace4BR,2BA$1.40
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.48
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
14210 56th Ave S, Unit Apartment14210 56th Ave S1BR,1BA$1.58

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

Cut down on your commute! Discover Seattle's top neighborhoods to rent near major employers like Amazon, Meta, and Fred Hutchinson. Find your ideal work-life balance in the Emerald City.

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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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 Eden Apartments which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in Seattle costs $2,295.

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 11,368 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 $575 which is $1,720 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seattle.

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