Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (49 Rentals)

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property at 450 S Main St

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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450 S Main St, Unit 1305

450 S Main St
SeattleWA98104
property at 1515 Arboretum Plz E

$1,890

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$1,890
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$1,890

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

1515 Arboretum Plz E

SeattleWA98112
property at 1808 Minor Ave

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1808 Minor Ave, Unit 1509

1808 Minor Ave
SeattleWA98101

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property at 1808 Minor Ave

$1,950 - $2,750

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1808 Minor Ave

SeattleWA98101
property at 1808 Minor Ave

$2,150

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$2,150
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1808 Minor Ave, Unit 1409

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. 422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Central Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps HotelStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$610
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$720
Milwaukee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$735
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTEStudio,1BA$795
NP HotelStudioStudio,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
Plaza Roberto Maestas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$818

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Seattle, WA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Seattle area is the $2.19 price per square foot 2X2 Model at Terrace View in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $2,299. 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.
Terrace View2X22BR,2BA$2.19
Victorian Row Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$1.64
Hong Kong Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.95
Minor Tower1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04
Triad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.01
Plaza Roberto Maestas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
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 1677 Apartments for Rent in Central Seattle, WA with pricing that ranges from $625 to $8,738. There are also 213 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Seattle ranging from $505 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 $505 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,296.

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 $8,039, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,065 to $7,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,311.

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