
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunlap Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (53 Rentals)
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Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)

Ethiopian Village

Willow Crossing

4702 S Lucile St, Unit B

7536 Renton Ave S

Atrium - Welcome to South Seattle’s Newest Modern Living Experience — Steps From the Light Rail

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4219 S Othello St, Unit SI FL6-ID786

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4219 S Othello St, Unit SI FL5-ID788

Esperanza - 55+ Affordable Senior Housing
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The Station At Othello Park

Mountainview Apartments

8330 Wabash Ave S

8316 49th Ave S

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11636 59th Ave S, Unit 2

Taylor Creek Apartments

6732 40th Ave S, Unit 101

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Mercy Othello Plaza
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8360 Wabash Ave S

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8360 Wabash Ave S, Unit B

5912 Shaffer Ave S

Eden Apartments

11412 20th Ave S

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Samaki Commons

Flourish on Rainier

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7001 Rainier Ave S

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5320 Martin Luther King Jr Way S

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Emerald City Commons

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Arbutus Apartments

8352 Wabash Ave S

8354 Wabash Ave S

LARC at Burien (Senior Housing 55+)

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The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)

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Dunlap, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dunlap?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlap Studio Apartments | $1,162 | $594 | $1,564 |
| Dunlap 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $634 | $10,000+ |
| Dunlap 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,963 | $1,380 | $3,885 |
| Dunlap 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,381 | $2,331 | $6,759 |
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Cheapest Available Dunlap Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dunlap area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Ethiopian Village priced from $1,009. Koz at Othello Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Dunlap apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
| Koz at Othello Station | Type D | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Cubix at Othello Apartments | Studio S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Samaki Commons | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,161 |
| Willow Crossing | Open 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Flourish on Rainier | Studio 50 Percent AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Atrium - Welcome to South Seattle’s Newest Modern Living Experience — Steps From the Light Rail | 1x1 A60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,246 |
| LARC at Burien (Senior Housing 55+) | The Puffin | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,380 |
| Esperanza - 55+ Affordable Senior Housing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunlap, WA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunlap area is the $1.71 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at 6511 Apartments in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Dunlap apartment is the 8360 Wabash Ave S Model at 8360 Wabash Ave S, Unit B starting at $2,000 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Dunlap neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dunlap apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6511 Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 8360 Wabash Ave S, Unit B | 8360 Wabash Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 11636 59th Ave S, Unit 2 | 11636 59th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Skyway Park Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Taylor Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Mercy Othello Plaza | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Mountainview Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Samaki Commons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| LARC at Burien (Senior Housing 55+) | The Puffin | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dunlap Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dunlap?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dunlap is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dunlap?
The cheapest apartment in Dunlap is Ethiopian Village which is listed at $1,158, while the average apartment in Dunlap costs $5,701.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dunlap?
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 67 regular apartments in Dunlap 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 Dunlap?
Cheap apartments in Dunlap have an average cost of $685 which is $5,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunlap.
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