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Ballard, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ballard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ballard area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alcove Ballard Apartments priced from $850. Iron Flats Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $872. Here are the most affordable Ballard apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alcove Ballard ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Iron Flats Apartmentsstudio EStudio,1BA$872
Eastlake FlatsA - Small StudioStudio,1BA$895
5902 BallardMicro 9Studio,1BA$899
Wallingford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$899
Radian ApartmentsRadian 4b4b Standard FloorplanStudio,1BA$900
Nordic Tower0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$924
Karsti ApartmentsMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$958
Cubix North ParkSEDUStudio,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballard, WA

As of November 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ballard area is the $0.53 price per square foot 8801 Aurora Ave N Model at 8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 1 in the in the North College Park neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Ballard apartment is the 2646 NW 64th St Model at 2646 NW 64th St, Unit Unit #A starting at $2,600 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Adams neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ballard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 18801 Aurora Ave N5BR,3BA$0.53
2646 NW 64th St, Unit Unit #A2646 NW 64th St3BR,1BA$1.86
7737 15th Ave NW, Unit 77377737 15th Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.73
The Franciscan1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.84
Jakarta2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.08
Ed John Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.88
Link 142BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.99
Gilman Court2B2BR,1BA$1.78
North Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Northgate View ApartmentsSTUDIO/1BAStudio ,1BA$1.92

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Ballard, Seattle, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwestern Seattle, WA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ballard Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ballard?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ballard is at Alcove Ballard Apartments listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ballard Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ballard Apartment is $1,386 at Nordic Tower.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ballard Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ballard is starting from $1,029 at Apex.

What is the most affordable Ballard Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ballard Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeview Apartments and starts from $1,187.

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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

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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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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