Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastlake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $800 (42 Rentals)

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Shelton Eastlake
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$1,412 - $2,623
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Shelton Eastlake

2359 Franklin Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Golden Eagle
1 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Eagle

2000 Minor Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Mersoleil Franklin
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mersoleil Franklin

2635 Franklin Ave ESeattle, WA 98102

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2015 Yale Ave E
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2015 Yale Ave E

2015 Yale Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Eastown Lofts
Studio Apartments

Eastown Lofts

2617 Franklin Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Boylston Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boylston Flats

2319 Boylston Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Yalecrest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yalecrest

2209 Yale Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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2338 Franklin Ave E
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2338 Franklin Ave E

2338 Franklin Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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264 E Boston St
1 Bedroom Apartments

264 E Boston St

264 E Boston StSeattle, WA 98102

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2324 E Yale Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2324 E Yale Ave

2324 E Yale AveSeattle, WA 98102
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Marabella
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marabella

2634 Franklin Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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2837 Franklin Ave E
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2837 Franklin Ave E

2837 Franklin Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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2331 Minor Ave E
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2331 Minor Ave E

2331 Minor Ave ESeattle, WA 98102

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Vinemaple Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vinemaple Apartments

2234 Eastlake Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Eastlake Flats
Studio Apartments

Eastlake Flats

2820 Eastlake Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Yale
Studio Apartments

Yale

2037 Yale Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Franklin Station
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Station

2303 Franklin Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Yates Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Yates Apartments

2355 Eastlake Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Cortina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cortina Apartments

2001 Eastlake Ave ESeattle, WA 98102

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The Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa

1909 Franklin Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Villa Capri
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Capri

1938 Yale Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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2034 Minor Ave E
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2034 Minor Ave E

2034 Minor Ave ESeattle, WA 98102

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Cheapest Available Eastlake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastlake area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at 2371 Franklin Apartments in Eastlake priced from $850. Abbey Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Eastlake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2371 Franklin Apartments in EastlakeStudioStudio,1BA$850
Abbey Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Yale0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Castle Apartments101Studio,1BA$1,250
Shelton EastlakeStudioStudio,1BA$1,412
Eastlake 2851 ApartmentsReplenishStudio,1BA$1,699
Flow Eastlake ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,699
Waterton Eastlake Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,787
East Howe StepsEastlake 1BD H (Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,895
Liza EastlakeStudio - e1.1Studio,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastlake, WA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastlake area is the $3.66 price per square foot Eastlake 2BD A Model at East Howe Steps in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Eastlake apartment is the two bedroom Model at Madlyn Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $3.25 price per square foot in the Cascade neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastlake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
East Howe StepsEastlake 2BD A2BR,2BA$3.66
Madlyn Apartmentstwo bedroom2BR,1BA$3.25
The Nordic2 bed2BR,1BA$3.33
1800 Eastlake Apts (Scenic)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.11
Hamlin Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.28
Waterton Eastlake Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.70
Castle Apartments101Studio ,1BA$2.60
Shelton EastlakeStudioStudio ,1BA$3.51
Flow Eastlake ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.44
Abbey Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.84

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastlake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Eastlake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Eastlake is at 2371 Franklin Apartments in Eastlake listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Eastlake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Eastlake Apartment is $1,895 at East Howe Steps.

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