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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Seattle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,685 | $594 | $5,935 |
| Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,293 | $634 | $8,456 |
| Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,129 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $983 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,012 | $929 | $9,476 |
| Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $899 | $7,218 |
| Seattle 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,818 | $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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Seattle?
The cheapest apartment in Seattle is Eden Apartments which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in Seattle costs $2,295.
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 11,368 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 $575 which is $1,720 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seattle.
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