
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Belltown Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Belltown area of Seattle.


Vermont Inn

Cornelius Apartments

The Humphrey

Encore Belltown Apartments

Moda

The Davenport

425 Vine St

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2324 1st Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID677
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Fountain Court

Centennial Tower & Court

Versailles

Skye Apartments

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Elara at the Market

Elliott Pointe

2900 on First

Dimension

206 Bell Apartments
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Olympus

Marq 211

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3ZERO3

Griffis Belltown

Fairmount Apartments

2700 4th Ave, Unit 306, Unit 306

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62 Cedar St, Unit SI FL4-ID657

66 Bell St, Unit #35, Unit #35

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Alexan 100

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303 Battery St, Unit SI FL2-ID762
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Avalon Belltown Towers

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Viktoria

Sidney Apartments

10 Clay

The Windham Apartments

First & Vine Apartments

Oregon Apartments

Josephinum Apartments

Minnie Flats

Edwards on Fifth
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Castle Apartments

Concept One Apartments

Borealis

Fleming Apartments

Ellis Court Apartments

2132 5th Ave

Welcome to Emmons on 3rd: Your Urban Sanctuary in Belltown, Seattle

The Audrey at Belltown

The Adams

The Bernard
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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 | $1,835 | $1,050 | $3,560 |
| Belltown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,729 | $1,450 | $9,316 |
| Belltown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,900 | $1,995 | $8,495 |
| Belltown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,655 | $4,785 | $8,630 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Belltown Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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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 |
| Stratford on 4th | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Rivoli | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Vermont Inn | Furnished- Six Month Lease | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Edwards on Fifth | Studio_6 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Humphrey | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Cornelius Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Encore Belltown Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Davenport | 0-Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,305 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belltown, WA
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Belltown area is the $2.90 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Elliott Pointe in the in the Belltown neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Belltown apartment is the Plan 1A Model at Annaliese starting at $2,049 with a $3.08 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Pointe | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| Annaliese | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| The Bernard | Plan SC | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
| Taylor 28 | Independent | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
| Welcome to Emmons on 3rd: Your Urban Sanctuary in Belltown, Seattle | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
| Versailles | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
| Cornelius Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
| Oregon Apartments | Studio B - 80% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $2.78 |
| The Windham Apartments | Alki | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| Stratford on 4th | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.09 |
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $1,305.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Belltown?
The cheapest apartment in Belltown is Ellis Court Apartments which is listed at $1,405, while the average apartment in Belltown costs $6,622.
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 18 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 $438 which is $6,184 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Belltown.
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