Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Waterfront Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,395 (45 Rentals)

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property at 700 E Denny Way
$1,650 - $3,045
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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700 E Denny Way

SeattleWA98122
property at 2440 Western Ave
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700
Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2440 Western Ave, Unit 506

2440 Western Ave
SeattleWA98121
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property at 668 S Lane St
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750
Total Monthly Price$1,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 5
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668 S Lane St, Unit Seattle 312

668 S Lane St
SeattleWA98104
property at 2801 1st Ave
$1,790

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Base Rent$1,790
Total Monthly Price$1,790
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2801 1st Ave, Unit 1115

2801 1st Ave
SeattleWA98121
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property at 819 Virginia St
$1,849 - $4,200
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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819 Virginia St

SeattleWA98101

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property at 1105 Spring St
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850
Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1105 Spring St, Unit 609

1105 Spring St
SeattleWA98104
property at 1808 Minor Ave
$1,850 - $4,495
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1808 Minor Ave

SeattleWA98101

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property at 400 Boylston Ave E
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995
Total Monthly Price$1,995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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400 Boylston Ave E, Unit 102

400 Boylston Ave E
SeattleWA98102
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property at 321 Boylston Ave E
$2,000 - $2,399
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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321 Boylston Ave E

SeattleWA98102

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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 Studio apartment currently listed from $635. 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 ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$635
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$699
The Windham ApartmentsAlkiStudio,1BA$755
Oregon ApartmentsStudio A - 30% AMIStudio,1BA$799
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$825
Soleil0/1.0Studio,1BA$825
Manchester Arms0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Hong Kong Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, WA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Waterfront area is the $1.95 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome Model at Hong Kong Apartments in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $1,740. The second greatest value Central Waterfront apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Oxford Crest Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill 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.
Hong Kong Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.95
Oxford Crest Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93
Bellevue Manor ApartementsBMA - 1 bed, 1 bath 650 SF1BR,1BA$2.35
Denny Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.85
Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
100 on 6thOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2.34
St.Ingbert ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.11
The Windham ApartmentsAlkiStudio ,1BA$2.01
Milwaukee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Waterfront?

There are currently 814 Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, WA with pricing that ranges from $660 to $23,969. There are also 165 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Waterfront ranging from $1,395 to $4,900.

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 $1,395 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,439.

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