
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Briarcliff Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (125 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Briarcliff area of Seattle.


812 W Bothwell St

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Ballard on the Park

Vitality on 17th

Anker Ballard

Carrick

The Aire

1538 NW 51st St, Unit 3

3655 13th Ave W, Unit 2
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Slate Apartments

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ION Queen Anne

Nordic Pointe

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3031 21st Ave W, Unit B

The Franciscan

Magnolia Manor Apartments

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Koi

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Waymark

Voss

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2222 15th Ave W, Unit SI FL2-ID937
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Arrive Magnolia

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2222 15th Ave W, Unit SI FL2-ID935

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2850 15th Ave W, Unit SI FL2-ID873

Commons at Ballard

Soren Apartments

The Magnolia

1525 NW 57th St, Unit Ballard Studio

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Aros Apartments

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3051 30th Ave W, Unit 1

2500 W Manor Pl, Unit 217

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804 NW Market St

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Giardino

2651 Base Ballard

2418 Ballard
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Karsti Apartments

5902 Ballard

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Riano by aPodment Suites

Gilman Court

Ballard 57

1733 NW 61st St

Nordic Tower

Lesley Manor
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Briarcliff, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Briarcliff?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarcliff Studio Apartments | $1,659 | $948 | $2,645 |
| Briarcliff 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,224 | $1,244 | $3,175 |
| Briarcliff 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,082 | $1,810 | $5,160 |
| Briarcliff 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,170 | $3,295 | $7,378 |
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There are currently 125 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Briarcliff Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Briarcliff Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Briarcliff area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alcove Ballard Apartments priced from $725. Vitality on 17th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Briarcliff apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcove Ballard Apartments | Studio MFTE | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Vitality on 17th | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Anker Ballard | Standard Microstudio | Studio,1BA | $1,218 |
| Carrick | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,236 |
| Nordic Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Ballard 57 | Studio B1 with Patio | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
| Werner | Grand + Berlin | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| 3400 W Government Way | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| 845 W Nickerson St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Aire | 0/1.00 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Briarcliff, WA
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Briarcliff area is the $1.74 price per square foot 1 BR/ 1 BA Model at The Franciscan in the in the Queen Anne neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Briarcliff apartment is the West - A5 Model at Arrive Magnolia West starting at $2,350 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Queen Anne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Briarcliff apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Franciscan | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Arrive Magnolia West | West - A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Magnolia and Magnolia Crest | 1x1A Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Cavanaugh Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Magnolia Court | 1bd 201 | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Magnolia Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Nordic Pointe | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 3031 21st Ave W, Unit Unit B | 3031 21st Ave W | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 3609 14th Ave W | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 845 W Nickerson St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Briarcliff Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Briarcliff?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Briarcliff is at Alcove Ballard Apartments listed at $725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Briarcliff Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Briarcliff Apartment is $1,485 at 3400 W Government Way.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Briarcliff Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Briarcliff is starting from $2,295 at The Aire.
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