Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $510 (373 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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900 Rainier
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$1,271 - $3,135
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900 Rainier

900 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Nordic Veda
$1,350 - $1,995
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Nordic Veda

308 Melrose AveSeattle, WA 98102
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BEAM
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$1,351 - $4,135
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BEAM

1029 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98104
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The Exeter
$1,395 - $2,225
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The Exeter

720 Seneca StSeattle, WA 98101
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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 422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios! priced from $699. Milwaukee Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Central Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$699
Milwaukee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$735
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTEStudio,1BA$799
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$825
Manchester Arms0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Alcove Spring ParkStudioStudio,1BA$825
Hong Kong Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
Sorento FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Seattle, WA

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Seattle area is the $2.00 price per square foot 704 19th Avenue Model at 704 19th Avenue, Unit #704 in the in the Westlake neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Central Seattle apartment is the 2 bed Model at Victorian Row Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.64 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.
704 19th Avenue, Unit #704704 19th Avenue2BR,1BA$2.00
Victorian Row Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$1.64
Hong Kong Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.95
Minor Tower1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.94
Oxford Crest Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93
Triad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.01
Fairmont Cherry Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.32
An LacOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.09
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
Milwaukee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.24

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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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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Seattle?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Seattle is at 422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios! listed at $699.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Seattle Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Seattle Apartment is $735 at Milwaukee Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Seattle Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Seattle is starting from $1,500 at An Lac.

What is the most affordable Central Seattle Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Seattle Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bryant Manor Phase I and starts from $1,175.

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