Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Genesee Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (46 Rentals)

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property at 4532 42nd Ave SW

$1,595 - $2,995

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4532 42nd Ave SW

SeattleWA98116
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Forge West Seattle

4435 35th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98126
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$2,500

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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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Westview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

4540 45th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116

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Avala Apartments
Studio Apartments

Avala Apartments

3084 SW Avalon WaySeattle, WA 98126
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Avalon
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Avalon

3060 SW Avalon WaySeattle, WA 98126
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Spruce
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Spruce

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

Mural

4727 42nd Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Adell Apartments
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Adell Apartments

4532 SW 42nd AveSeattle, WA 98116
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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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Bradford Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Arms

3911 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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The Whittaker
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The Whittaker

4755 Fauntleroy Way SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Oregon 42
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Oregon 42

4502 42nd Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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4730 California
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4730 California

4730 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Alaska 45
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alaska 45

4546 45th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116

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Genesee, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Genesee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Genesee 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 $883. Here are the most affordable Genesee apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Alcove West SeattleStudioStudio,1BA$883
4400 AlaskaStudio1BR,1BA$1,299
Junction CentralStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,325
Bode at Luna ParkMicro Loft DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,375
AJStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
SpruceStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$1,547
MuralOpen A1 - MFTE1BR,1BA$1,550
LinkOpen B - MFTE1BR,1BA$1,550
MarisStudio 2 MFTEStudio,1BA$1,585

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Genesee, WA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Genesee area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at West Side Flats South in the in the Riverview neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Genesee apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Avalon West Apartments starting at $2,295 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the Riverview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Genesee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West Side Flats South2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.58
Avalon West Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.87
Residences at 3295Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.04
Oregonian ApartmentsUnrenovated1BR,1BA$2.78
Altamira Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
AJ1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
LinkOpen A11BR,1BA$2.87
NovaLive + Work1BR,1BA$3.24
Birch Tree ApartmentsUnit #21BR,1BA$3.27
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio ,1BA$2.65

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for Southwestern Seattle, WA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Genesee Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Genesee?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Genesee?

The cheapest apartment in Genesee is 4400 Alaska which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Genesee costs $1,925.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Genesee?

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

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