
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballard Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (325 Rentals) Page 2 of 7
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525 NE 86th St, Unit C

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Verve Flats

Spencer House

6410 Phinney Ave N, Unit Studio A

Cedar Apartments

Badger Apartments

Meridian Terrace Apartments

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Milan Apartments

Mcguire Court Apartments

7011 Mary Ave NW

John Fox Place

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3811 13th Ave W, Unit SI FL-1-ID899

Lane

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The Hemlock

The Aire

7436 4th Ave NE

9222 Mary Ave NW
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6542 2nd Ave NE

Arrive Belay & Arrive Noba

The Galleria

North Park Villa

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931 N 85th St, Unit 3

Modera Northgate

Tavin

8513.5 16th Ave NW

Avia Apartments

3655 13th Ave W, Unit 2
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600 N 85th St, Unit 307

1538 NW 51st St, Unit 3

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Slate Apartments

North Court Apartments

Brick & Mortar Apartments

Nook at Northaven

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Owl Northgate

The Sedges

Blue Ridge Apartments

Robins Nest
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951 N 45th St

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Inspire Fremont

Velo and Ray

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LEVA on Market

Nordic Pointe

The Franciscan

718 N 85th St

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3031 21st Ave W, Unit B

4345 4th Ave NW

Bowman
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Ballard, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ballard?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard Studio Apartments | $1,600 | $915 | $3,094 |
| Ballard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $695 | $6,007 |
| Ballard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,297 | $1,325 | $9,000 |
| Ballard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,289 | $900 | $9,000 |
| Ballard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,448 | $2,900 | $4,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 325 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ballard Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ballard Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ballard?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ballard is under $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ballard?
The cheapest apartment in Ballard is Alder Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Ballard costs $4,454.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ballard?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 42 regular apartments in Ballard that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ballard?
Cheap apartments in Ballard have an average cost of $442 which is $4,012 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballard.
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