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4142 12th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA from $400 (51 Rentals)
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Ravenna Gardens
5015 Ravenna Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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4629 21st Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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4215-4221 9th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Yugo Seattle Lothlorien
4730 University Way NESeattle, WA 98105
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4710 University Way NESeattle, WA 98105
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4759 15th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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4730 19th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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4801 24th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Yugo Seattle Rivendell
4719 15th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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4536 20th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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4126 12th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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609 W Nickerson StSeattle, WA 98119
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4710 20th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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5000 25th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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The M Seattle
4700 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Cedar Apartments
4262 NE 8th AveSeattle, WA 98105
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Deciding Between a Student Apartment or a Dorm?
If you have the option of living off campus in your own apartment...that is the sure fire way to go! Learn a few reasons why. Click below to read more.
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Seattle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,643 | $475 | $4,734 |
| Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $600 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,168 | $1,039 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,759 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,973 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $950 | $4,200 |
| Seattle 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $799 | $9,507 |
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.
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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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Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.
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Seattle, WAPopulation: 744,955
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Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
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Biking is convenient for most trips
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- 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 $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 $6,035.
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 18,717 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 $717 which is $5,318 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seattle.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.
The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA
Written by: Sharon Stallings
I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.
Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.
How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!
The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.