Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Area Seattle, WA from $600 (174 Rentals)

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An Lac
$1,100 - $1,500
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An Lac

1253 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98144
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Pratt Park
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$1,228 - $3,329
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Pratt Park

1800 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98144
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Mason & Main
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$1,332 - $3,507
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Mason & Main

209 12th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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BEAM
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$1,337 - $4,989
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BEAM

1029 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98104
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900 Rainier
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$1,412 - $2,978
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900 Rainier

900 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Jackson Apartments
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$1,512 - $4,510
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$1,512 - $4,510
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Jackson Apartments

2401 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98144
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Avant Apartments
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$1,565 - $1,891
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Avant Apartments

2112 E Denny WaySeattle, WA 98122
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Muir
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$1,616 - $2,607
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Muir

1601 S Lane StSeattle, WA 98144
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Tapestry
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$1,624 - $4,111
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Tapestry

104 12th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Tanager
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$1,899 - $4,378
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Tanager

1314 E Union StSeattle, WA 98122
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Central Area, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Area area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill! priced from $795. Sorento Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Central Area apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!MFTE- Income Specific UnitsStudio,1BA$795
Sorento FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Madison Court0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
13th & Fir APARTMENTSStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Glen Ellen ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Seward Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Camdon Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Vitality on HowellVitality on Howell 272 SQ FTStudio,1BA$1,250
Betula HouseStudio BalconyStudio,1BA$1,250
Abbey Lincoln CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Area, WA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Area area is the $2.40 price per square foot 704 19th Avenue Model at 704 19th Avenue, Unit #704 in the in the Westlake neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Central Area apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Bismark starting at $2,395 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Broadway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
704 19th Avenue, Unit #704704 19th Avenue2BR,1BA$2.40
Bismark2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.40
Victorian Row Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$1.64
Triad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.01
East Union1 Bed, 1 Bath - Apt G (Income Qualified)1BR,1BA$2.55
An LacOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.09
Fairmont Cherry Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.52
Abbey Lincoln CourtStudioStudio ,1BA$2.45
Madison Court0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.22
Sorento FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.46

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Washington including Central Area, Seattle, and the greater Seattle area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Area is at Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill! listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Area Apartment is $1,195 at Camdon Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Area is starting from $1,500 at An Lac.

What is the most affordable Central Area Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Victorian Row Apartments and starts from $1,800.

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