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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 Fiora by aPodment Suites priced from $825. Horizon Phinney has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Ballard apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fiora by aPodment SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$825
Horizon PhinneyMFTEStudio,1BA$845
Freya Apartments - Private StudiosMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$895
Rise on 67thStudioStudio,$899
Horizon Greenwood201Studio,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballard, WA

As of May 26, 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 742 N 94th St Model at 742 N 94th St, Unit 2 starting at $2,700 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Northgate 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
742 N 94th St, Unit 2742 N 94th St3BR,1.5BA$2.08
The Cavanaugh Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.24
Meridian Place ApartmentsWAITLIST1BR,2BA$1.72
The Galleria2 Bed 1.5 Bath Renovated2BR,1.5BA$2.30
North Court Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
North Park Villa12D 8862BR,2BA$2.20
Park PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.88
Blue Ridge Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.12
Spencer House1x11BR,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ballard

What type of rentals are currently available in Ballard?

There are currently 2069 Apartments for Rent in Ballard, WA with pricing that ranges from $725 to $8,512. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ballard ranging from $925 to $8,550.

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 $925 to $8,550 with an average monthly rent of $4,581.

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 $2,175 to $6,399, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $5,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,660.

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