
Apartments for Rent in the Central Area Seattle, WA Under $2,000 (156 Rentals)


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BEAM

Vantage Park

Midtown Square

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Mason & Main

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Tapestry

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Muir

Decibel on 12th

VIVA

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Sunset Electric
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Anthem on 12th

Tanager

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Jackson Apartments

Modern Studios in Desirable Capitol Hill Neighborhood!

900 Rainier

East Union

Beryl Apartments

Lawrence Lofts

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Pratt Park

Avant Apartments
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301 Apartments in the heart of Beacon Hill

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Citizen

Camdon - 1 Bedroom - Central District - Vintage Charm

Solis

Sorento Flats
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Ruth Court

Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!

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Felix Flats

The Van Landingham

999 Hiawatha

Craft Apartments
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Alderview - 300 11th Ave

Abbey Lincoln Court

An Lac

730 26th Ave S

219 23rd Ave

622 Rainier Ave S, Unit SI FL4-ID796

2301 E Union St, Unit B220

1122 23rd Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID732

104 12th Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID752

2301 E Union St, Unit B208
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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 | $1,501 | $795 | $2,310 |
| Central Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $1,045 | $5,257 |
| Central Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,291 | $1,500 | $7,275 |
| Central Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,933 | $2,130 | $10,000+ |
| Central Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,334 | $2,730 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Area, Seattle, WA
Ranked #26
Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Area
How much are Studio apartments in Central Area?
There are currently 276 Studio Apartments in Central Area with rent ranges from $795 to $2,310 with an average price of $1,501.
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 $1,045 to $5,257 with an average monthly rent of $1,931.
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 $1,500 to $7,275. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,291.
How expensive are Central Area Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 54 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Area on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,130 to $12,810 - averaging $5,933 for the location.
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