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property at 1414 12th Ave

$2,150

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$2,150
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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 29

1414 12th Ave, Unit 306

1414 12th Ave
SeattleWA98122

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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

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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Central Area, Seattle, WA

Ranked #27

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Area

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Area?

There are currently 530 Apartments for Rent in Central Area, WA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $6,638. There are also 79 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Area ranging from $650 to $5,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Area ranges from $650 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,301.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Area?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Area range from $1,175 to $6,638, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,300 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,311.

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