Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA from $500 (68 Rentals)

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Aubrey Studios
$1,099 - $1,800
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$1,099 - $1,800
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Aubrey Studios

4730 20th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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The Accolade
$1,225 - $2,500
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 22

The Accolade

4126 12th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Parsonage
$1,319 - $1,777
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 18

Parsonage

4138 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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The M Seattle
$1,500 - $2,725
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 24

The M Seattle

4700 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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1714 NE 55th Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

1714 NE 55th Pl

1714 NE 55th PlSeattle, WA 98105
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5211 11th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5211 11th Ave

5211 11th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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UPlace I
Studio Apartments

UPlace I

4738 19th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Apex
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Apex

4233 7th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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American Hotel
1 Bedroom Apartments

American Hotel

520 S King StSeattle, WA 98104
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4703 9th Ave NE
6 Bedroom Apartments

4703 9th Ave NE

4703 9th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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4538 18th Ave NE
5 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

4538 18th Ave NE

4538 18th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Hub U District Seattle
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hub U District Seattle

5000 University Way NESeattle, WA 98105
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Husky Place
Studio Apartments

Husky Place

4548-4550 20th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Varsity Treehouse
Studio Apartments

Varsity Treehouse

4724 22nd Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Kelsey
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Kelsey

4233 9th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Campus Heights
Studio Apartments

Campus Heights

800 NE 42nd StSeattle, WA 98105
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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Seattle, WA | Find Seattle Off-Campus Student Housing at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Milwaukee Apartments which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Seattle costs $5,433.

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 12,491 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 $559 which is $4,874 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seattle.

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