Cheap Homes for Rent in Ballard Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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property at 110 NE 40th St

$600

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$600
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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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110 NE 40th St

SeattleWA98105

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property at 704 NE 53rd St

$1,400 - $6,450

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$1,400 - $6,450
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$1,400 - $6,450

Studio To 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Sep 10

704 NE 53rd St

SeattleWA98105

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property at 509 N Bowdoin Pl

$1,875

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$1,875
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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 29

509 N Bowdoin Pl

SeattleWA98103

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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 $695. Apex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Ballard apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alcove Ballard ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$695
Apex6x2 R6BR,2BA$799
Discover Horizon Phinney!StudioStudio,1BA$830
Freya Apartments - Private Studios + Social ConnectionMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$845
Cubix North ParkSEDUStudio,1BA$860
Cubix 103StudioStudio,1BA$885
Cubix 95SECUStudio,1BA$895
Eastlake FlatsA - MFTEStudio,1BA$895
Wallingford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$899
Rise on 67thStudioStudio,$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballard, WA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballard area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2BR Model at 2024 NW 59th St in the in the Queen Anne neighborhood starting from $1,945. The second greatest value Ballard apartment is the 8801 Aurora Ave N Model at 8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 1 starting at $950 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the North College Park 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.
2024 NW 59th St2BR2BR,1BA$1.07
8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 18801 Aurora Ave N5BR,3BA$0.53
Greenwood Gardens2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.27
936 N 85th St2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.98
The Franciscan1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.74
Oak View Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.24
Minor Tower Apartments - Located in Eastlake1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
Jefferson Court2BDRM2BR,1BA$2.22
Northgate View Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.86
North Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25

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Ballard, Seattle, WA

Ranked #17

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ballard

What type of rentals are currently available in Ballard?

There are currently 2096 Apartments for Rent in Ballard, WA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $11,871. There are also 196 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ballard ranging from $570 to $7,660.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ballard?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ballard ranges from $570 to $7,660 with an average monthly rent of $4,185.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ballard?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ballard range from $1,800 to $11,871, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,295 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,575 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,295.

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