
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bitter Lake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (5 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bitter Lake area of Seattle.


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Bitter Lake, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bitter Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter Lake Studio Apartments | $1,577 | $1,295 | $1,895 |
| Bitter Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,170 | $4,558 |
| Bitter Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $1,385 | $2,395 |
| Bitter Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,957 | $1,707 | $1,999 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bitter Lake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Bitter Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bitter Lake area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Cubix North Park priced from $860. New Haven Senior Living Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,170. Here are the most affordable Bitter Lake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubix North Park | SEDU | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| New Haven Senior Living Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| The Aries at Bitter Lake | 1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bitter Lake, WA
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bitter Lake area is the $2.27 price per square foot 2x1.5 Model at Greenwood Gardens in the in the Broadview neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Bitter Lake apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at The Amesbury starting at $2,058 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Bitter Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bitter Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Gardens | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.27 |
| The Amesbury | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Greenwood Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Nelson Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath Facing Building | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Bitter Lake Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| View At Bitter Lake | 1x1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Linden Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Interurban Senior Living Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| New Haven Senior Living Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Greenwood North Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bitter Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bitter Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bitter Lake is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bitter Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Bitter Lake is New Haven Senior Living Apartments which is listed at $1,170, while the average apartment in Bitter Lake costs $1,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bitter Lake?
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 38 regular apartments in Bitter Lake 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 Bitter Lake?
Cheap apartments in Bitter Lake have an average cost of $1,360 which is $639 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bitter Lake.
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