Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $540 (47 Rentals)

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property at 121 12th Ave E

$1,750 - $2,350

1 Bedroom Rentals

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121 12th Ave E

SeattleWA98102

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property at 1515 Arboretum Plz E

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1515 Arboretum Plz E

SeattleWA98112
property at 1808 Minor Ave

$1,895 - $4,800

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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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 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Seattle

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Seattle?

There are currently 1684 Apartments for Rent in Central Seattle, WA with pricing that ranges from $617 to $9,015. There are also 242 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Seattle ranging from $540 to $12,500.

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 $540 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,288.

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 $1,800 to $8,039, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,250 to $11,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,680.

Expert Rental Resources

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