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Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Seattle area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Apartments priced from $580. Bay Ridge Court (Cobblestone Court) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$580
Bay Ridge Court (Cobblestone Court)STUDIO/1BAStudio,1BA$695
Luna Mia Co-Living StudiosLease Today and Receive 6 Weeks Free! Classic a...Studio,$699
Hudson House0BD/0.5BA 171 sq ftStudio,$799
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTEStudio,1BA$812
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First HillStudioStudio,1BA$825
Station House1B1BR,1BA$847
423 Terry Apartments in the Heart of First HillS StandardStudio,1BA$850
Manchester ArmsStudio - 1 - 180 sqftStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Seattle, WA

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Seattle area is the $2.46 price per square foot 1BD/1BA Model at Boylston Court in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Downtown Seattle apartment is the 1x1 Model at The Winston starting at $1,595 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Boylston Court1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.46
The Winston1x11BR,1BA$2.19
Triad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.15
Lansdowne Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.43
Bancroft Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.40
Sheridan Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.38
PorterSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.45
Uncle Bob's Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
Tate Mason House - 55+ Community1 Bedroom - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2.43
CharlesgateStudioStudio ,1BA$2.22

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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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

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Washington including Downtown Seattle, Seattle, and the greater Seattle area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Seattle Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Seattle?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Seattle is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Seattle?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Seattle is Alps Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Downtown Seattle costs $8,928.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Seattle?

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 148 regular apartments in Downtown Seattle 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 Downtown Seattle?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Seattle have an average cost of $215 which is $8,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Seattle.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

Written by: Sharon Stallings

I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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