1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Area Seattle, WA (334 Rentals)

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BEAM
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$1,507 - $2,362
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$1,393 - $3,887

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BEAM

1029 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98104
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Tapestry
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$1,580 - $2,351
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$1,459 - $6,808

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Tapestry

104 12th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Muir
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$1,628 - $1,908
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$1,635 - $3,294

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Muir

1601 S Lane StSeattle, WA 98144
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Sunset Electric
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$1,985 - $3,884
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$1,614 - $3,884

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Sunset Electric

1111 E Pine StSeattle, WA 98122
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Jackson Apartments
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$1,678 - $2,910
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$1,697 - $4,324

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Jackson Apartments

2401 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98144
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REO Flats
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$2,000 - $2,459
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$2,009 - $3,159

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REO Flats

1525 14th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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property at 219 23rd Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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219 23rd Ave

SeattleWA98122
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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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730 26th Ave S

SeattleWA98144

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property at 1414 12th Ave

$2,145

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1414 12th Ave, Unit 515, Unit 515

1414 12th Ave
SeattleWA98122

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Central Area, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Largest Available Central Area 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central Area area of Seattle, WA is found at Sunset Electric and is listed at 1,548 square feet priced from $3,884. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Sunset ElectricMezzanine1,548 Sq Ft$3,884
VIVAHarvard1,169 Sq Ft$2,930
Pratt ParkLive Work 3 - Renovated1,034 Sq Ft$2,872
East Union1 Bed, 1.5 Bath - Apt B Townhouse869 Sq Ft$2,500
Jackson Apartments1x1 + Den P.2W863 Sq Ft$2,584
Mason & MainMB1.ay822 Sq FtCall for Rates
Beryl ApartmentsMarion750 Sq Ft$1,970
Verse Seattle — Modern Living at the Heartbeat of the Central DistrictVerse Seattle 1X1 Available: Affordable Housing...732 Sq Ft$1,700
Alderview - 300 11th Ave1BR/1.0BA725 Sq Ft$1,695
Lawrence LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath659 Sq Ft$2,250

Cheapest Available Central Area 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Central Area of Seattle, WA is the 1BD/1BA BASEMENT Model starting from $1,295 at Sherbrook Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central Area is currently $1,931. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Sherbrook Apartments1BD/1BA BASEMENT$1,295
900 Rainier1x1 - C3 - Affordable$1,295
An LacOne Bedroom$1,300
Sylvan Court1BR/1.0BA$1,325
Liberty Bank Building1 Bd 1 Bath$1,331
South Lane Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,375
Triad Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,450
Glen Ellen Apartments-$1,450
Pacific Ridge1BR/1.0BA$1,495
BEAM1x1 Urban MFTE$1,507

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Central Area, Seattle, WA

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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Central Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Area with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Central Area is at Sherbrook Apartments listed at $1,295.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Central Area Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Central Area is $1,931.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Central Area Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Area is a 1,548 square feet unit starting from $3,884 at Sunset Electric.

What is the average size for Central Area 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Central Area is currently 585 sq ft.

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