
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Belltown Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (76 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Belltown area of Seattle.


Cornelius Apartments

Moda

The Humphrey

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2324 1st Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID677

Versailles

Skye Apartments

Stratford on 4th

Fountain Court
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Centennial Tower & Court

Encore Belltown Apartments

Olympus

The Cedars

Marq 211

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3ZERO3

206 Bell Apartments

Oceana

Sidney Apartments

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62 Cedar St, Unit SI FL4-ID657
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Dimension

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Alexan 100

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303 Battery St, Unit SI FL2-ID762

The Fairmount

Griffis Belltown

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Via6

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Sequel

Arrivé

The Shelby Apartments
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O2

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2116 4th Ave, Unit SI FL16-ID86

The Modern

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Viktoria

2414 1st Ave, Unit 320

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1900 1st Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID48

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62 Cedar St, Unit SI FL10-ID644

Tower 12

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1900 1st Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID845

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The Goodwin
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2116 4th Ave, Unit SI FL25-ID34

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2116 4th Ave, Unit SI FL12-ID35

The Windham Apartments

First & Vine Apartments

Oregon Apartments

Josephinum Apartments

Minnie Flats

Castle Apartments

Edwards on Fifth
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Belltown, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Belltown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belltown Studio Apartments | $1,816 | $1,050 | $2,876 |
| Belltown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,848 | $1,364 | $6,349 |
| Belltown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,981 | $1,995 | $8,555 |
| Belltown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,376 | $4,540 | $8,910 |
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Cheapest Available Belltown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Belltown area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at The Windham Apartments priced from $755. Oregon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Belltown apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windham Apartments | Pike | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Oregon Apartments | Studio A - 30% AMI | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Vermont Inn | Furnished- Six Month Lease | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Rivoli | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Cornelius Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Moda | Micro Studio - A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,251 |
| Edwards on Fifth | Studio_3 | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
| The Humphrey | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,280 |
| Fleming Apartments | S | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Emmons on 3rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belltown, WA
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Belltown area is the $2.41 price per square foot Plan 1D Model at The Bernard in the in the Belltown neighborhood starting from $1,929. The second greatest value Belltown apartment is the Suite 410 | One Bedroom + Den Model at Sidney Apartments starting at $2,500 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Belltown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Belltown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bernard | Plan 1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Sidney Apartments | Suite 410 | One Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Fountain Court | Plan 1B Den | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Annaliese | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| The Audrey at Belltown | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Emmons on 3rd | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
| Ellis Court Apartments | One Bedroom D | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Cornelius Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
| The Windham Apartments | Alki | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| Oregon Apartments | Studio A - 30% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBelltown, Seattle, WA
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including Belltown, Seattle, and the greater Seattle area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Belltown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Belltown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Belltown is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Belltown?
The cheapest apartment in Belltown is Ellis Court Apartments which is listed at $1,455, while the average apartment in Belltown costs $6,499.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Belltown?
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 11 regular apartments in Belltown 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 Belltown?
Cheap apartments in Belltown have an average cost of $236 which is $6,263 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Belltown.
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