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The Humphrey

NOVO Seattle

Manchester Arms

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New Haven Senior Living Apartments

Altamira Apartments

U20 Apartments

Montisi Apartments

Bellevue Place Apartments
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Bode 88

Anker Ballard

The Stax

The Courtyard

Symphony Apartments

Kulle Urban Living

Thai Binh Apartments

Bespoke Ballard Apartments

Koz Uptown
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Copperleaf Northgate

The Aries at Bitter Lake

DXU

Summerstone

The Grove Ballard

Crestview

Atrium - Welcome to South Seattle’s Newest Modern Living Experience — Steps From the Light Rail

Nook Studios

Encore Belltown Apartments

Tahoma Valley Apartments
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Consulate

Derby SLU

Clara Apartments

Scandia Mignon Apartment Homes

Abbey Lincoln Court

Mysa Apartments

Nolan

The Rise on Madison - Affordable Housing

The Queensborough Apartments

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The Waverly

Polaris at Lake City

Carrick

Kelo

Derby Capitol Hill

Melody Jabooda Apartments

Latitude 112

Gilmore Apartments

Jupiter Apartments

Modern Studio Apartments Near University of Washington | Furnished Options Available at Greta Apa...

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Luxe at Meridian
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 | $1,634 | $594 | $3,753 |
| Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $634 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,103 | $1,017 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,241 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,957 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $950 | $7,214 |
| Seattle 6 Bedroom Apartments | $22,175 | $10,000 | $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 $799.
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 $4,768.
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 20,009 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 $638 which is $4,130 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seattle.
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