Cheap Homes for Rent in the Ballard Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $560 (48 Rentals)

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property at 825 NE 115th St
$780

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Base Rent$780
Total Monthly Price$780
6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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825 NE 115th St

SeattleWA98125
property at 6708 15th Ave NW
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
Studio To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent
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6708 15th Ave NW

SeattleWA98117
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property at 8732 14th Ave NW
$1,695

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Base Rent$1,695
Total Monthly Price$1,695
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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8732 14th Ave NW, Unit Bottom Floor

8732 14th Ave NW
SeattleWA98117
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property at 1525 NW 57th St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700
Total Monthly Price$1,700
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 15
Luxury

1525 NW 57th St, Unit 3

1525 NW 57th St
SeattleWA98107
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property at 3420 15th Ave W
$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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3420 15th Ave W
SeattleWA98119
property at 12 Etruria St
$1,825

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Base Rent$1,825
Total Monthly Price$1,825
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
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12 Etruria St, Unit A

12 Etruria St
SeattleWA98109
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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 $725. Freya has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Ballard apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alcove Ballard ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$725
FreyaMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$780
Discover Horizon Phinney!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$799
Cubix North ParkSEDUStudio,1BA$900
Karsti ApartmentsMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$940
5902 BallardMicro 6Studio,1BA$950
Cubix 95SECUStudio,1BA$950
Vitality on 62nd0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballard, WA

As of September 11, 2026 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 West - B3 Model at Arrive Magnolia West starting at $2,449 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Queen Anne 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
Arrive Magnolia WestWest - B32BR,1.5BA$2.08
Nesbit Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.00
The Franciscan1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.74
1446 NW 62nd St2bd2ba2BR,2BA$2.11
TWG South2BDRM2BR,1BA$1.81
North Green Lake Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
Oak View Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.11
Fremont Solstice3BS3BR,1BA$1.55
32212631BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00

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Ballard, Seattle, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ballard

What type of rentals are currently available in Ballard?

There are currently 2117 Apartments for Rent in Ballard, WA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $28,278. There are also 314 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ballard ranging from $560 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 $560 to $7,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,419.

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 $1,999 to $7,689, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,550 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

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