Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Area Seattle, WA from $695 (54 Rentals)

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The 110 Building
Studio Apartments

The 110 Building

110 14th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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The Ritz Apartments
Studio Apartments

The Ritz Apartments

1302 E Yesler WaySeattle, WA 98122
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ONEONE6
Studio Apartments

ONEONE6

116 13th Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Snapdragon
Studio Apartments

Snapdragon

1508 16th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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The Roost
Studio Apartments

The Roost

901 Hiawatha Pl SSeattle, WA 98144
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Madison View
Studio Apartments

Madison View

114 24th Ave ESeattle, WA 98112
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Marion
Studio Apartments

Marion

1305-1311 E Marion StSeattle, WA 98122
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Sol Studios
Studio Apartments

Sol Studios

1814 E John StSeattle, WA 98122
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The Redwood
Studio Apartments

The Redwood

111 21st Ave ESeattle, WA 98112
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LaVilla
Studio Apartments

LaVilla

1620 13th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Prince of Wales
Studio Apartments

Prince of Wales

1818 20th AveSeattle, WA 98122

Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Seattle, WA and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Sharon Stallings

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NA-MU Lofts
Studio Apartments

NA-MU Lofts

2202 E Olive StSeattle, WA 98122
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Dakotan Apartments
Studio Apartments

Dakotan Apartments

221 23rd Ave ESeattle, WA 98112
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Valley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Valley Apartments

1141 Martin Luther King Jr WaySeattle, WA 98122
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Mad Flats
Studio Apartments

Mad Flats

1523 E Madison StSeattle, WA 98122
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Sound on 12th
Studio Apartments

Sound on 12th

157 12th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Park Hill
Studio Apartments

Park Hill

1300 E Union StSeattle, WA 98122
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Denny 18
Studio Apartments

Denny 18

1823 18th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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King Street Flats
Studio Apartments

King Street Flats

1626 S King StSeattle, WA 98144
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Madison Court
Studio Apartments

Madison Court

1509 E Madison StSeattle, WA 98122

Central Area, Seattle, WA Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Area is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Area?

The cheapest apartment in Central Area is Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill! which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Central Area costs $2,823.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Area?

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 28 regular apartments in Central Area 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 Central Area?

Cheap apartments in Central Area have an average cost of $812 which is $2,011 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Area.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

Written by: Sharon Stallings

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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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.