
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Area Seattle, WA from $795 (66 Rentals)


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Central Area, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Central Area Studio Apartments | $1,594 | $795 | $2,598 |
Central Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $782 | $7,117 |
Central Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,323 | $1,895 | $6,930 |
Central Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,342 | $1,859 | $7,690 |
Central Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $2,031 | $3,695 |
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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 $1,175.
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 $795, while the average apartment in Central Area costs $4,500.
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 14 regular apartments in Central Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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