
Apartments for Rent in the Central Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA (1,798 Rentals)


Grand Street Commons

Hilite

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BEAM

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Museum House

Vantage Park

Yesler Towers

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AVIA on Pike Street

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Mason & Main

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Connection on Broadway

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Avant Apartments

Sentral First Hill

East Howe Steps

Decibel on 12th

VIVA

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Anthem on 12th

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Stack House

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Uncle Bob's Place

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Muir

Nordic Falk

The Rise on Madison - Affordable Housing

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900 Rainier

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Liza Eastlake

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The Exeter

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Jackson Apartments

Santo on Howell

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The Danforth

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M Street

700 Broadway Apartments

Soleil

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REO Flats

Addison on Fourth Apartments

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Tanager

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Westview Apartment Homes

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Tapestry

Beryl Apartments

Lorelei Apartments

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Swell

Ovation
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Central Seattle, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Seattle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,698 | $617 | $3,183 |
| Central Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,142 | $740 | $6,000 |
| Central Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,333 | $1,190 | $7,438 |
| Central Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,599 | $1,800 | $8,039 |
| Central Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,847 | $2,680 | $9,015 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Seattle. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting with children? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Seattle, this area is now ranked as one of the best submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, and great education opportunities.
Outdoors Rating
We think living with the outdoors is critically important. This neighborhood is providing great access to nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
Central Seattle has a reputation as one of the A-list luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, concierge services, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
Are there dogs or cats in your life? this area has now become known as amongst the finest neighborhoods for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Central Seattle
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Central Seattle area of Seattle, WA?
As of today, August 21, 2026, there are currently 1,798 available Central Seattle apartments priced from $617 to $9,015, with an average monthly rent of $2,299.
How much are Studio apartments in Central Seattle?
There are currently 951 Studio Apartments in Central Seattle with rent ranges from $617 to $3,183 with an average price of $1,698.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central Seattle Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central Seattle ranges from $740 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,142.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Seattle cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central Seattle range from $1,190 to $7,438. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,333.
How expensive are Central Seattle Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 154 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Seattle on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,800 to $8,039 - averaging $4,599 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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