Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA (350 Rentals)

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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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The Modern
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months
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The Modern

255 Lenora StSeattle, WA 98121
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CityLine
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 14 Months
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CityLine

4740 32nd Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Symphony Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months, 15 Months, 18
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Symphony Apartments

4221 37th Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Saxton
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Saxton

520 Terry AveSeattle, WA 98104
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The Danforth
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Mon
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The Danforth

1425 Spring StSeattle, WA 98122
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Rivet Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11 Months, 12
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Rivet Apartments

1201 Mercer StSeattle, WA 98109
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John Winthrop Apartments
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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John Winthrop Apartments

1020 Seneca StSeattle, WA 98101
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AMLI Mark24
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11 Months, 12
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AMLI Mark24

2428 NW Market StSeattle, WA 98107
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Novi at Queen Anne
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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Novi at Queen Anne

312 2nd Ave WSeattle, WA 98119
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The Olivian
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11 Months, 12 Months, 1
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The Olivian

809 Olive WaySeattle, WA 98101
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Pratt Park Apartments
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Pratt Park Apartments

1800 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98144
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Sentral First Hill
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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Sentral First Hill

1001 Minor AveSeattle, WA 98104
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Post Alley Court
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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Post Alley Court

1408 Western AveSeattle, WA 98101
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Marlowe
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Mon
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Marlowe

1146 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98121
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The Morrow
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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The Morrow

8612 Palatine Ave NSeattle, WA 98103
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Windsor Ballard
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Mo
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Windsor Ballard

5555 14th Ave NWSeattle, WA 98107
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Lane
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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Lane

10720 5th Ave NESeattle, WA 98125
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Centerline
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Centerline

1420 NE 65th StSeattle, WA 98115
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Elara at the Market
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11 Months, 12 Months, 1
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Elara at the Market

2134 Western AveSeattle, WA 98121
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Green Leaf Sky
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Mon
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Green Leaf Sky

4745 40th AveSeattle, WA 98116
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The Summit at Lake Union
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11 Months, 12
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The Summit at Lake Union

1735 Dexter Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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M Street
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
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M Street

910 8th AveSeattle, WA 98104
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LEVA on Market
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11 Months, 12
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LEVA on Market

1545 NW Market StSeattle, WA 98107
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Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Seattle, WA and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Sharon Stallings

Seattle, WA Local Guide

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Seattle Overview

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.

Why live in Seattle, WA?

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!

Seattle, WA
Population: 744,955

Ranked #18

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Seattle, WA

Ranked #1

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Remember the 3 Rules of Real Estate:
Location, Location, Location!

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Seattle Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Seattle?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Seattle is at Alps Apartments listed at $675.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Seattle Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Seattle is $2,695.

What is the largest Short-term Seattle Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Seattle is a 2,405 square feet unit starting from $1,517 at Olympus.

What is the average size for Seattle Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Seattle is currently at 564 sq ft.

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.

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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.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.