Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of Seattle, WA (974 Rentals)

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Kaye
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$2,573 - $7,213
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Kaye

2208 4th AveSeattle, WA 98121
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3ZERO3
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$1,745 - $3,995
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3ZERO3

303 Battery StSeattle, WA 98121
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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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Museum House
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$2,415 - $8,039
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Museum House

707 Terry AveSeattle, WA 98104
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Met Tower
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$2,511 - $4,661
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$2,511 - $4,661
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Met Tower

1942-1942 Westlake AveSeattle, WA 98101
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O2
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$1,994 - $3,488
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$1,994 - $3,488
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$1,994 - $3,488
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O2

2401 3rd AveSeattle, WA 98121
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The Confidential
$2,600 - $5,090
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The Confidential

2315 4th AveSeattle, WA 98121
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Skyglass
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$2,288 - $8,972
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Skyglass

757 Thomas StSeattle, WA 98109
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Mason & Main
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$1,454 - $3,450
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Mason & Main

209 12th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Artix
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$1,945 - $4,345
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$1,945 - $4,345
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Artix

400 Queen Anne Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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The Waverly
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$1,554 - $9,370
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The Waverly

210 8th Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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REN
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$2,241 - $10,392
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REN

2014 Fairview AveSeattle, WA 98121
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Marlowe
$2,337 - $5,780
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Marlowe

1146 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98121
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Alexan 100
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$1,873 - $10,000
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Alexan 100

100 Denny WaySeattle, WA 98109
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McKenzie
$2,565 - $12,361
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McKenzie

2202 Eighth AveSeattle, WA 98121
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Kinects Tower
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$2,116 - $6,930
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Kinects Tower

1823 Minor AveSeattle, WA 98101
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The Emerald City's Secrets: A 30-Year Local's Guide to Renting in Seattle

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Sunset Electric
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$1,989 - $2,767
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Sunset Electric

1111 E Pine StSeattle, WA 98122
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Stack House
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$2,002 - $3,102
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Stack House

1280 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109
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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

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The Cue
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$1,504 - $2,750
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The Cue

1525 Harvard AveSeattle, WA 98122
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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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The Danforth
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$2,244 - $7,702
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The Danforth

1425 Spring StSeattle, WA 98122
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Central Waterfront, Seattle, WA Local Guide

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Waterfront, Seattle, WA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Seattle. 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, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with young children? Central Waterfront has risen to be a favorite neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and great education.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and outdoor amenities? this residential area has established a name for itself as providing first-class access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood is known as one of the best higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Waterfront

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Central Waterfront area of Seattle, WA?

As of today, August 23, 2026, there are currently 974 available Central Waterfront apartments priced from $617 to $23,969, with an average monthly rent of $2,860.

How much are Studio apartments in Central Waterfront?

There are currently 575 Studio Apartments in Central Waterfront with rent ranges from $617 to $4,469 with an average price of $1,856.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Central Waterfront Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Central Waterfront ranges from $850 to $8,456 with an average monthly rent of $2,669.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Waterfront cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Central Waterfront range from $1,200 to $17,785. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,160.

How expensive are Central Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 79 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Central Waterfront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,575 to $23,969 - averaging $7,507 for the location.

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