Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (238 Rentals)

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Central Waterfront, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Waterfront area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Apartments priced from $600. Oregon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $757. Here are the most affordable Central Waterfront apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$600
Oregon ApartmentsStudio A - 30% AMIStudio,1BA$757
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$775
Station HouseSStudio,1BA$790
Luna Mia Co-Living StudiosSROStudio,1BA$795
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTEStudio,1BA$812
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
LarnedSStudio,1BA$825
Towne ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$825
Holiday Apartments1B1BR,1BA$883

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, WA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Waterfront area is the $2.08 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Lancaster in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $1,765. The second greatest value Central Waterfront apartment is the B7 Model at Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments starting at $1,399 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lancaster1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.08
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsB72BR,1BA$1.98
Bellevue Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.44
Sheridan Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.38
600 NinthHT1A1BR,1BA$2.48
Station House1B1BR,1BA$2.28
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
Clayton Place0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.28
Capitol Building ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.37
CharlesgateStudioStudio ,1BA$2.30

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Seattle, WA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Waterfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Waterfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Waterfront is under $883.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Waterfront?

The cheapest apartment in Central Waterfront is Alps Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Central Waterfront costs $7,081.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Waterfront?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 160 regular apartments in Central Waterfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central Waterfront?

Cheap apartments in Central Waterfront have an average cost of $199 which is $6,882 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Waterfront.

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