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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 | $1,642 | $594 | $4,703 |
| Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $634 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,136 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,121 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,585 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,337 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,765 | $1,365 | $8,942 |
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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 $774.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Seattle?
The cheapest apartment in Seattle is Postmark Apartments which is listed at $155, while the average apartment in Seattle costs $5,766.
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 19,867 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 $704 which is $5,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seattle.
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