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Central Seattle, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Seattle area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Apartments priced from $625. Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Central Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First HillStudioStudio,1BA$699
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio ConcreteStudio,1BA$735
Hudson House0BD/0.5BA 171 sq ftStudio,$765
Alcove First Hill - Efficient and Convenient Apartment in Alcove First HillStudio BasementStudio,1BA$795
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!MFTE- Income Specific UnitsStudio,1BA$795
Sorento FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Seattle, WA

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Seattle area is the $2.21 price per square foot 522 25th Ave Model at 522 25th Ave, Unit ADU Unit in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $2,490. The second greatest value Central Seattle apartment is the 914 E Fir St Model at 914 E Fir St, Unit 916.5 starting at $1,965 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
522 25th Ave, Unit ADU Unit522 25th Ave2BR,1BA$2.21
914 E Fir St, Unit 916.5914 E Fir St2BR,1BA$2.24
Stanford Arms Apartments2BD/1BA BASEMENT2BR,1BA$2.29
La Rochelle1X1 A1BR,1BA$2.27
Larson BuildingStudioStudio ,1BA$2.21
600 NinthHT1A1BR,1BA$2.02
414 E Mercer St, Unit 0414 E Mercer StStudio ,1BA$2.25
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
Elizabeth James House1B1BR,1BA$2.08
Sorento FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Seattle, Seattle, WA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Central Seattle, Seattle, and the greater Seattle area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Seattle Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Seattle?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Seattle is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Seattle?

The cheapest apartment in Central Seattle is Alps Apartments which is listed at $790, while the average apartment in Central Seattle costs $11,288.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Seattle?

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 199 regular apartments in Central Seattle that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central Seattle?

Cheap apartments in Central Seattle have an average cost of $371 which is $10,917 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Seattle.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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