Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Waterfront Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,200 (43 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 $675. Luna Mia Co-Living Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Central Waterfront apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$675
Luna Mia Co-Living StudiosSROStudio,1BA$795
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTEStudio,1BA$799
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$812
LarnedSStudio,1BA$825
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$825
Holiday Apartments1B1BR,1BA$883
Towne ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$895
Louisa HotelMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, WA

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Waterfront area is the $2.42 price per square foot 1BR/2.0BA Model at Old Boston Hotel in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Central Waterfront apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Quiet and Charming Tudor in Cap Hill! starting at $1,800 with a $2.40 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.
Old Boston Hotel1BR/2.0BA1BR,2BA$2.42
Quiet and Charming Tudor in Cap Hill!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.40
UP Uptowner ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.23
600 NinthHT1A1BR,1BA$2.40
Porter0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.47
Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15
Capitol Building ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.37
Stratford on 4th0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.19
Recherche Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Waterfront?

There are currently 793 Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, WA with pricing that ranges from $675 to $31,995. There are also 176 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Waterfront ranging from $1,295 to $24,500.

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 $1,295 to $24,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,639.

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