Studio Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA (1,650 Rentals)

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Seattle Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 18, 2025

There are currently 22037 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Seattle, WA that range in price from $675 to $10,000. Westlake, Central Seattle and Madrona are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Seattle with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Westlake386$1,732$795
Central Seattle370$1,630$675
Madrona362$1,640$675
Portage Bay350$1,625$775
SoDo328$1,575$675
Montlake306$1,671$775
South Seattle280$1,485$799
Madison Park279$1,524$775
CBD271$1,750$675
Central Waterfront268$1,756$675

Largest Available Seattle Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Seattle, WA is found at Tower 12 in the Belltown neighborhood and is 855 square feet priced from $2,832. Westwater in the North Rose Hill neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 824 square feet and currently listed start at $2,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Seattle:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Tower 12Plan GU1855 Sq Ft$2,832
WestwaterStudio + Den824 Sq Ft$2,495
77 CentralThe Ruby800 Sq Ft$2,344
Towers on GreenwoodA 02790 Sq Ft$1,839
Youngstown Flats0x1-2lw788 Sq Ft$2,387
LuxOpen One Bed One Bath E773 Sq Ft$2,725
ZellaLive/Work751 Sq Ft$2,345
John CourtSTUDIO/1BA725 Sq Ft$1,895
Batik ApartmentsMTFE Home505 Sq Ft$1,660
ArrayStudio Apartment 01A - 01H498 Sq Ft$1,488

Cheapest Available Seattle Studio Apartments

As of June 18, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Seattle, WA is the Micro Studio Model starting from $675 at Alps Apartments in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood. The second most affordable Seattle Studio is the SRO Model at Madkin Apartments starting at $750 in the Broadway neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Seattle is currently $1,678. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Seattle:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Alps ApartmentsMicro Studio$675
Madkin ApartmentsSRO$750
Lincoln CourtS$790
Melrose30%S$790
LarnedS$790
Luna Mia Co-Living StudiosSRO$795
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTE$795
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro Studio$795
Mt Baker The Maddux ApartmentsStudio F$799
The Oregon ApartmentsStudio A - 30% AMI$804

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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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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 Studio Seattle Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Seattle with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Seattle is at Alps Apartments listed at $675.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Seattle Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Seattle is $1,678.

What is the largest available Studio Seattle Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Seattle is a 855 square feet unit starting from $2,832 at Tower 12.

What is the average size for Seattle Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Seattle is currently 351 sq ft.

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