Cheap Apartments for Rent in the CBD Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (277 Rentals)

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St.Ingbert Apartments
$900 - $1,750
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$850 - $1,700
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$50
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$900 - $1,750
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St.Ingbert Apartments

309 E Harrison StSeattle, WA 98102
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The Humphrey
$1,245 - $1,495
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$1,245 - $1,495
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$1,245 - $1,495
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The Humphrey

2205 2nd AveSeattle, WA 98121
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Union Plaza Apartments
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$1,249 - $1,399
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$1,144 - $1,294
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$105
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$1,249 - $1,399
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Union Plaza Apartments

400 E Union StSeattle, WA 98122
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Derby Capitol Hill
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$1,310 - $1,605
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$1,125 - $1,420
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$185
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$1,310 - $1,605
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Derby Capitol Hill

123 Bellevue Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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BEAM
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$1,358 - $4,470
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$1,350 - $4,462
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$1,358 - $4,470
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BEAM

1029 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98104
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CBD, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available CBD Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the CBD area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Hotel priced from $617. Hudson House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable CBD apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps HotelStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$617
Hudson House0BR/0.5BAStudio,$699
Belmont Flats0BR/0.5BAStudio,$799
Sorento FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Oregon ApartmentsStudio A - 30% AMIStudio,1BA$799
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$812
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$825
Soleil ApartmentsSTUDIO 2Studio,1BA$825
Manchester Arms0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in CBD, WA

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the CBD area is the $2.24 price per square foot 1BD/1BA Model at Boylston Court in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value CBD apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath 60 Percent AMI Model at The Rise on Madison - Affordable Housing starting at $2,272 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Broadway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for CBD apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Boylston Court1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.24
The Rise on Madison - Affordable Housing3 Bedroom 2 Bath 60 Percent AMI3BR,2BA$2.33
Alderview - 300 11th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.25
Stewart Court Apartments1 Bedroom - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1.88
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.30
600 NinthHT1A1BR,1BA$2.18
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
Gilmore ApartmentsStudio - 50% AMIStudio ,1BA$2.25
An LacStudioStudio ,1BA$2.11
Louisa HotelStudio ApartmentsStudio ,1BA$2.15

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Seattle. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in CBD?

The cheapest apartment in CBD is Holiday Apartments which is listed at $883, while the average apartment in CBD costs $6,490.

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 193 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 $737 which is $5,753 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in CBD.

Expert Rental Resources

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