Apartments for Rent in the Central Area Seattle, WA Under $1,200 (36 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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Snapdragon
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Snapdragon

1508 16th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Madkin Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madkin Apartments

1625 E Madison StSeattle, WA 98122
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Madison Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Court

1509 E Madison StSeattle, WA 98122
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LaVilla
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LaVilla

1620 13th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Mad Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mad Flats

1523 E Madison StSeattle, WA 98122
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Sol Studios
Studio Apartments

Sol Studios

1814 E John StSeattle, WA 98122
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Madison Park View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Park View

2424 E Madison StSeattle, WA 98112

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Seward Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seward Apartments

215 13th Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Marion
Studio Apartments

Marion

1305-1311 E Marion StSeattle, WA 98122
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Glen Ellen Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Ellen Apartments

1305 E Denny WaySeattle, WA 98122
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1414 S King St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1414 S King St

1414 S King StSeattle, WA 98144
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Spruce Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Park Apartments

155 21st AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Betula House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Betula House

355 15th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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ONEONE6
Studio Apartments

ONEONE6

116 13th Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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The Ritz Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ritz Apartments

1302 E Yesler WaySeattle, WA 98122
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The Roost
Studio Apartments

The Roost

901 Hiawatha Pl SSeattle, WA 98144
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The 110 Building
Studio Apartments

The 110 Building

110 14th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Central Area, Seattle, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Area

How much are Studio apartments in Central Area?

There are currently 281 Studio Apartments in Central Area with rent ranges from $775 to $2,195 with an average price of $1,507.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central Area Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central Area ranges from $950 to $4,740 with an average monthly rent of $2,024.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Area cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central Area range from $1,017 to $7,564. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,118.

How expensive are Central Area Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 58 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Area on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,175 to $11,987 - averaging $4,649 for the location.

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