
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the CBD Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $835 (157 Rentals)


Hong Kong Apartments

Alps Hotel

100 on 6th

Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments

Uncle Bob's Place

Monticello Apartments

The Mill at First Hill

Capitola Apartments
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Louisa Hotel

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An Lac

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1011 E Terrace St, Unit SI FL5-ID695

Addison on Fourth Apartments

Gilmore Apartments

Union Plaza Apartments

Yesler Towers

Encore Belltown Apartments

Anthem on 12th

Bellevue Manor Apartements
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Denny Park Apartments

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104 12th Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID742

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The Waverly

Sixth & Pine Building

Lismore

Sheridan Apartments

Viewmont Apartments

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Cielo
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Craft Apartments

The Local 418

Stratford on 4th

St.Ingbert Apartments

Arrive First Hill

Centennial Tower & Court

Icon Apartments

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AVIA on Pike Street

Thai Binh Apartments
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Quintessa Apartments

Spacious Units in a Vintage Brick Building- Walk to Seattle Center, Shops,and Restaurants!

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120 Broadway-SI FL3-ID540, Unit SI FL3-ID540

Vertex Off Broadway

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104 12th Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID744

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Charbonneau Apartments

Arise Century

Lakeview Apartments
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CBD, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in CBD?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBD Studio Apartments | $1,749 | $615 | $3,183 |
CBD 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $835 | $9,862 |
| CBD 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,124 | $1,035 | $10,000+ |
| CBD 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,096 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| CBD 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $2,282 | $2,282 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCbd, Seattle, WA
Ranked #3
Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap CBD Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in CBD?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in CBD is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in CBD?
The cheapest apartment in CBD is Milwaukee Apartments which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in CBD costs $7,089.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in CBD?
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 158 regular apartments in CBD 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 CBD?
Cheap apartments in CBD have an average cost of $713 which is $6,376 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in CBD.
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I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.

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I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. Whether you're new to Seattle or grew up here, the neighborhood where you live makes a huge difference while attending college.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.



