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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 $750. Horizon Phinney has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Ballard apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alcove Ballard ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Horizon PhinneyMicro StudioStudio,1BA$850
Wallingford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$899
Karsti ApartmentsMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$915
Freya Apartments - Private StudiosMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$915
Eastlake FlatsB - Medium StudioStudio,1BA$925
Rise on 67thStudioStudio,$945
5902 BallardMicro 9Studio,1BA$950
Eclipse Fremont ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$986

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballard, WA

As of September 09, 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 4-Bedroom/3-Bathroom Apartments Model at A&T Investments starting at $2,700 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the University District 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
A&T Investments4-Bedroom/3-Bathroom Apartments4BR,3BA$2.25
5702 Palatine Ave N5702 Palatine Ave N1BR,1BA$1.53
7027 22nd Ave NW, Unit 37027 22nd Ave NW1BR,1BA$1.85
10528 Midvale Ave N, Unit 10110528 Midvale Ave N2BR,1BA$2.04
The Galleria1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.26
Northgate View Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.13
North Court Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Blue Lake Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$2.29
Fremont Solstice2BS2BR,1BA$1.66

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Ballard, Seattle, WA

Ranked #17

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ballard

What type of rentals are currently available in Ballard?

There are currently 2088 Apartments for Rent in Ballard, WA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $24,000. There are also 223 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ballard ranging from $830 to $7,995.

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 $830 to $7,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,747.

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 $1,922 to $24,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,745.

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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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