
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bitter Lake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bitter Lake area of Seattle.


Linden Flats

Greenwood North Apartments

10737 Greenwood Ave N

New Haven Senior Living Apartments

The Amesbury

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13426 Greenwood Ave N

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12520 Greenwood Ave N

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Daniels Apartments

300 N 130th St
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11520 Greenwood Ave N

Greenwood Ave

11556 Greenwood Ave N
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 | $1,456 | $1,164 | $1,697 |
| Bitter Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $1,240 | $3,993 |
| Bitter Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,822 | $1,385 | $2,325 |
| Bitter Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,707 | $1,999 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 35 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 The Aries at Bitter Lake priced from $1,164. Viv has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,260. Here are the most affordable Bitter Lake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aries at Bitter Lake | Studio 50 Percent AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,164 |
| Viv | Studio - 60% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,260 |
| New Haven Senior Living Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| The Amesbury | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,429 |
| View At Bitter Lake | 1x1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Interurban Senior Living Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Avia Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Northlink Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| TWG South | 2BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Sanford Hildebrandt Tower | Studio (age 62 and up) | Studio,1BA | $1,697 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bitter Lake, WA
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bitter Lake area is the $1.94 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Bitter Lake Apartments in the in the Bitter Lake neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Bitter Lake apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at The Amesbury starting at $2,025 with a $2.29 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter Lake Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| The Amesbury | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| TWG South | 2BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Greenwood Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Northlink Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| View At Bitter Lake | 1x1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Linden Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| New Haven Senior Living Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Interurban Senior Living Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Viv | Studio - 60% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $2.81 |
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 $1,697.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bitter Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Bitter Lake is The Aries at Bitter Lake which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Bitter Lake costs $1,614.
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 27 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 $1,341 which is $273 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bitter Lake.
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