Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Park Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $795 (58 Rentals)

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property at 4532 42nd Ave SW

$1,445 - $2,995

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4532 42nd Ave SW

SeattleWA98116

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Forge West Seattle
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$1,933 - $3,532
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Forge West Seattle

4435 35th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98126
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property at 4424 42nd Ave SW

$2,300

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4424 42nd Ave SW

SeattleWA98116
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Alcove West Seattle
Studio Apartments

Alcove West Seattle

3266 SW Avalon WaySeattle, WA 98126
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Avala Apartments
Studio Apartments

Avala Apartments

3084 SW Avalon WaySeattle, WA 98126
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Avalon
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon

3060 SW Avalon WaySeattle, WA 98126
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Sound View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sound View

4815 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Basalt
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Basalt

4205 SW Genesee StSeattle, WA 98118
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Lancer Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancer Apartments

6314 42nd Ave SWSeattle, WA 98136
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Adell Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adell Apartments

4532 SW 42nd AveSeattle, WA 98116
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Upton Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Upton Flats

3490 SW Graham StSeattle, WA 98126

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West 206 Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West 206 Apartments

2301 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Skylark Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skylark Apartments

4830 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Bradford Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Arms

3911 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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The Blake Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Blake Apartments

5020 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98136
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Spruce
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce

4555 39th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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The Whittaker
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Whittaker

4755 Fauntleroy Way SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Oregon 42
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon 42

4502 42nd Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116

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Fairmount Park, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairmount Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmount Park area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Avalon Micro Studios priced from $795. Alcove West Seattle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Fairmount Park apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Alcove West SeattleStudio LoftStudio,1BA$1,150
Studio In Central West Seattle1x1 R1BR,1BA$1,245
The EdgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Junction CentralStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,325
Bode at Luna ParkMicro Loft DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,375
Lancer Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525
AJStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
LinkOpen B - MFTE1BR,1BA$1,550
MarisStudio 2 MFTEStudio,1BA$1,585

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount Park, WA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmount Park area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at West Side Flats South in the in the Riverview neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Fairmount Park apartment is the Fox Model at Elan 41 starting at $2,950 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Riverview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmount Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West Side Flats South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.28
Elan 41Fox2BR,1BA$2.95
Green Acres Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.64
Altamira Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
Lancer Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
The Hallmark Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.98
AJ1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
Residences at 3295One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.88
Studio In Central West Seattle1x1 R1BR,1BA$2.71
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio ,1BA$2.65

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Washington including Fairmount Park, Seattle, and the greater Seattle area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairmount Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairmount Park is under $1,585.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmount Park?

The cheapest apartment in Fairmount Park is Studio In Central West Seattle which is listed at $1,245, while the average apartment in Fairmount Park costs $1,925.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairmount Park?

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 6 regular apartments in Fairmount Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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