Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (38 Rentals)

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property at 300 10th Ave

$1,395

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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300 10th Ave

SeattleWA98122
property at 219 23rd Ave

$1,525

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$1,525
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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219 23rd Ave

SeattleWA98122

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property at 1808 Minor Ave

$1,800 - $2,895

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$1,800 - $2,895
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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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1808 Minor Ave

SeattleWA98101
property at 1808 Minor Ave

$1,800 - $2,895

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1808 Minor Ave

SeattleWA98101

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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 Hotel priced from $610. 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
Alps HotelStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$610
Milwaukee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$735
Towne ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$780
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Madison 2.0 ApartmentsMFTE- Income Specific UnitsStudio,1BA$795
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTEStudio,1BA$795
NP HotelStudioStudio,1BA$795
2371 FranklinStudioStudio,1BA$799
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Seattle, WA

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Seattle area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 bed Model at Victorian Row Apartments in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Central Seattle apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Lakeview Apartments starting at $1,975 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill 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.
Victorian Row Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$1.64
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
Minor Tower1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
Hong Kong Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.16
Plaza Roberto Maestas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.15
An LacOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.09
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
NP HotelStudioStudio ,1BA$2.18
2315 E Ward St, Unit C2315 E Ward St1BR,1BA$0.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Seattle

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Seattle?

There are currently 1686 Apartments for Rent in Central Seattle, WA with pricing that ranges from $615 to $16,559. There are also 209 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Seattle ranging from $505 to $24,890.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Seattle ranges from $505 to $24,890 with an average monthly rent of $3,477.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Seattle range from $1,175 to $9,379, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,065 to $24,890. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,311.

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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