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Rental terms in Seattle as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Seattle Short-term Studio Apartments | $1,649 | $615 | $6,792 |
Seattle Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $700 | $10,000+ |
Seattle Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,220 | $952 | $10,000+ |
Seattle Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,778 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Seattle Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,738 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $950 | $5,500 |
The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
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Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Seattle is at Alps Apartments listed at $615.
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Seattle is $2,650.
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Seattle is a 4,476 square feet unit starting from $31,590 at 110 Boren Ave N.
The average size for a Short-term rental in Seattle is currently at 504 sq ft.
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.
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