
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Ballard Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $860 (146 Rentals)


Cubix 95

Wallingford Studios

Rise on 67th

Odessa Apartments

756 N 103rd St

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Ballard on the Park

Cubix Northgate

Lime Studios
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Contemporary Studios in Desirable Ballard Neighborhood!

Kale Studios

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Slate Apartments

Vitality on 17th

1031 NW 65th St

Anker Ballard

4046 8th Ave NE

The Courtyard

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Copperleaf Northgate

The Grove Ballard

Nook Studios

Carrick

Canopy

Lanterman Apartments

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Lock Vista

Nordic Tower

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Owl Northgate
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12 Etruria St, Unit C, Unit C

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Luxe at Meridian

The Galleria

704 NE 53rd St

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Inspire Fremont

Lightbox

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525 NE 86th St, Unit C, Unit C

Leilani Apartment Homes

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The Wilcox
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Koi

The Aire Apartments

Parla

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Verve Flats

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Waymark
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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 | $1,481 | $860 | $3,064 |
| Ballard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,174 | $950 | $9,062 |
| Ballard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,204 | $1,100 | $8,995 |
| Ballard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,733 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Ballard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,435 | $3,295 | $6,691 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBallard, Seattle, WA
Ranked #17
Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $870.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ballard?
The cheapest apartment in Ballard is Alcove Ballard Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Ballard costs $4,900.
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 129 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 $551 which is $4,349 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballard.
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