Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,200 (42 Rentals)

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property at 1410 E Pine St

1410 E Pine St

SeattleWA98122
property at 590 1st Ave S

590 1st Ave S

SeattleWA98104
property at 1808 Minor Ave

1808 Minor Ave

SeattleWA98101
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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 $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 Downtown Seattle 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
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$825
Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First HillStudioStudio,1BA$825
LarnedSStudio,1BA$825
1806-1812 12th Ave ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$850
Towne ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$895
Sorento FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Seattle, WA

As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Seattle 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 Downtown Seattle apartment is the 3 bedroom - 60% AMI Model at Pardee Townhomes starting at $2,037 with a $1.76 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.
Old Boston Hotel1BR/2.0BA1BR,2BA$2.42
Pardee Townhomes3 bedroom - 60% AMI3BR,1.5BA$1.76
Qualman2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.32
17th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.37
Quiet and Charming Tudor in Cap Hill!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.40
Beacon Pacific Village ApartmentsC11BR,1BA$2.21
600 NinthHT1A1BR,1BA$2.40
Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15
Stratford on 4th0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Seattle

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Seattle?

There are currently 805 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Seattle, WA with pricing that ranges from $675 to $31,995. There are also 172 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Seattle ranging from $1,295 to $24,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Seattle?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Seattle ranges from $1,295 to $24,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,753.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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