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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Short-term Studio Apartments | $1,684 | $594 | $4,479 |
| Seattle Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $634 | $8,456 |
| Seattle Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,147 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,022 | $983 | $10,000+ |
| Seattle Short-term 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,993 | $929 | $9,476 |
| Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $899 | $7,219 |
| Seattle 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,832 | $1,420 | $10,000+ |
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Read ArticleFrom 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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Seattle, Washington, known as Emerald City, is a Pacific Northwest metropolis positioned on the eastern shore of Puget Sound encircled by mountains, forests and both fresh water and salt water. It’s the state’s largest city and includes thousands of acres of parkland. Its tech industry is booming and it’s home to the headquarters of Amazon and Microsoft. And of course, it’s also the birthplace of Starbucks. Seattle boasts a diverse cultural scene and hosts dozens of festivals regularly. This city is one of the fastest-growing in the United States which makes it a prime location to find your next apartment.
Seattle is a thriving, pulsing city with endless amenities and attractions to recommend it, as well as an excellent live music scene - making it a wonderful place to call home. There’s always something going on. This appealing city earned the nickname Emerald City for its striking year-round greenery, and if you don’t like snow, this is the spot for you. It even beats climate change according to UW meteorologist Cliff Mass. The food scene is on point. So tasty! Jobs! Even entry-level. With a $15 minimum wage, you are not starting at the bottom, and the unemployment rate is more than 2 points below the national average. And finally, it’s gorgeous here!
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Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Seattle is at Alps Hotel listed at $610.
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Seattle is $2,624.
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Seattle is a 2,503 square feet unit starting from $2,243 at The Danforth.
The average size for a Short-term rental in Seattle is currently at 543 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.
Written by: Sharon Stallings
Greetings! I’m Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com guide, local expert for Seattle. We find the best balance of livability and affordability using our local expertise.
Written by: Sharon Stallings
Greetings! I’m Sharon, your local Seattle expert at ApartmentHomeLiving.com. If you’re looking for short-term rentals, I can help you make an informed choice.
Written by: Sharon Stallings
I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. I've lived here for 30+ years and have watched the city grow while holding onto what makes it unique.
Written by: Sharon Stallings
I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. We're blessed to live in Seattle, affectionately known as the Emerald City.
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.
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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.
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