
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA from $500 with Swimming Pool (44 Rentals)
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Whisperwood Apartments

Autumn Ridge Apartments

Overlook at Westridge
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Executive Estates

Brentwood Square

Ovation

HIDDEN CREEK VILLAGE

North Court Apartments

Legend House

Leilani Apartment Homes

Fountain Court

The Galleria

Ballard on the Park
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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Meridian Place Apartments

The Court at Northgate

Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living

The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)

Mar Vista Apartments
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La Vista Apartments

Highland Lofts Apartments

Avana at South Station

The Berkshire

Century Plaza

Copper Ridge

Maplewood Park

Landing at Angle Lake
The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
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RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS

Crown Pointe

Park 212 Apartment Homes

Sunset View

Scriber Creek Apartments

Vue Kirkland

Constellation

Pacific Park Apartment Homes

EDMONDS HIGHLANDS
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Quartz Creek

Desie

Brackett Apartments

Aspire Apartments at Mountlake Terrace

Bellevue One Condo Apartments
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 | $1,631 | $600 | $4,556 |
Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $675 | $9,215 |
Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,207 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,029 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,827 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,060 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,206 | $799 | $5,148 |
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Seattle, WAPopulation: 744,955
Ranked #18
in US Census Population by City
Pet Friendly LifestyleSeattle, WA
Ranked #1
Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Seattle?
The cheapest apartment in Seattle is Eden Apartments which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in Seattle costs $5,144.
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 15,743 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 $761 which is $4,383 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.

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.

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.