Cheap Homes for Rent in CBD Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,400 (66 Rentals)

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2721 1st Ave

SeattleWA98121

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590 1st Ave S

SeattleWA98104

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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 Apartments priced from $675. Sorento Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable CBD apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$675
Sorento FlatsLOW MOVE IN COSTS!!! UNITS $1000 AND BELOW!!!Studio,1BA$750
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$790
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$790
LarnedSStudio,1BA$790
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTEStudio,1BA$812
Holiday Apartments1B1BR,1BA$847
1806-1812 12th Ave ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$850
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!StudioStudio,1BA$875
Louisa HotelMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in CBD, WA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the CBD area is the $2.10 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Roycroft Apartments in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value CBD apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Hollywood Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill 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.
Roycroft Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.10
Hollywood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
Alderview - 300 11th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.18
Charming 1-Bedroom in Capitol Hill1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
The Humphrey Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.53
UP Uptowner ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.23
Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15
Capitol Building ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.37
Stratford on 4th0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about CBD

What type of rentals are currently available in CBD?

There are currently 962 Apartments for Rent in CBD, WA with pricing that ranges from $715 to $33,150. There are also 178 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in CBD ranging from $1,400 to $24,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in CBD?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in CBD ranges from $1,400 to $24,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,919.

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