Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Waterfront Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,400 (36 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Central Waterfront area of Seattle.

property at 712 E Denny Way

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

712 E Denny Way, Unit 403

712 E Denny Way
SeattleWA98122
property at 108 5th Ave S

$1,450 - $2,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

108 5th Ave S

SeattleWA98104
property at 300 10th Ave

$1,425 - $1,495

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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300 10th Ave

SeattleWA98122

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property at 2201 3rd Ave

$1,700 - $2,000

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2201 3rd Ave

SeattleWA98121

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 1221 Minor Ave

$1,795 - $2,350

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$1,795 - $2,350
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$1,795 - $2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1221 Minor Ave

SeattleWA98101
property at 2911 2nd Ave

$1,795 - $2,795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2911 2nd Ave

SeattleWA98121
property at 76 Cedar St

$1,800 - $3,945

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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76 Cedar St

SeattleWA98121
property at 1808 Minor Ave

$1,850 - $2,750

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$1,850 - $2,750
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$1,850 - $2,750

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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1808 Minor Ave

SeattleWA98101
property at 1000 Union St

$1,895 - $3,945

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1000 Union St

SeattleWA98101
property at 22 John St

$1,850 - $1,900

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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22 John St

SeattleWA98109

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 590 1st Ave S

$1,995 - $3,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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590 1st Ave S

SeattleWA98104

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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 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 Waterfront apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps HotelStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$610
Milwaukee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$735
The Windham ApartmentsPikeStudio,1BA$755
Alcove First HillStudio Basement - MFTEStudio,1BA$812
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$825
LarnedSStudio,1BA$825
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$832
Hong Kong Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
423 TerryS StandardStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, WA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Waterfront area is the $1.99 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Portico on Terrace Apartments in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Central Waterfront apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Hong Kong Apartments starting at $835 with a $1.16 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.
Portico on Terrace Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.99
Hong Kong Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.16
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.15
Sheridan Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.38
Stewart Court Apartments1 Bedroom - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2.20
John Wallace Apartments1021BR,1BA$2.25
Denny Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.85
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
The Windham ApartmentsAlkiStudio ,1BA$2.01
Milwaukee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

Cut down on your commute! Discover Seattle's top neighborhoods to rent near major employers like Amazon, Meta, and Fred Hutchinson. Find your ideal work-life balance in the Emerald City.

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Waterfront?

There are currently 813 Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, WA with pricing that ranges from $615 to $31,995. There are also 178 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Waterfront ranging from $1,450 to $4,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Waterfront ranges from $1,450 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,532.

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