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Beacon View

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New Haven Senior Living Apartments

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Altamira Apartments

Montisi Apartments

Polaris at Rainier Beach

Manchester Arms

Cedar Park Senior Affordable Apartments

Arbora Court

Gilmore Apartments

Hanford Studios
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The Courtyard

Symphony Apartments

Thai Binh Apartments

Lake View

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Bellevue Place Apartments

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Koz Uptown

The Aries at Bitter Lake

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The Humphrey

Summerstone

DubSea Apartments

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Gridline

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Columbia City

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Nolan

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Melody Jabooda Apartments

The Enclave

Polaris at Lake City

Hana

Promenade at the Park Apartment Homes

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Lanterman Apartments

The Queensborough Apartments

Jupiter Apartments

Origin 206

Meridian Terrace Apartments

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,623 | $546 | $4,796 |
| Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,244 | $600 | $7,552 |
| Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,145 | $895 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,580 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,322 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $950 | $3,900 |
| Seattle 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,818 | $1,420 | $10,000+ |
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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 $757.
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 $5,609.
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 18,067 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 $676 which is $4,933 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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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
