
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Genesee Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (13 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Genesee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee Studio Apartments | $1,836 | $850 | $3,490 |
| Genesee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $1,517 | $4,720 |
| Genesee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,053 | $2,193 | $5,760 |
| Genesee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,846 | $6,846 | $6,846 |
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Cheapest Available Genesee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Genesee area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient Studio Building in the Heart of West Seattle priced from $799. Avalon Micro Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Genesee apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient Studio Building in the Heart of West Seattle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Avalon Micro Studios | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Bode at Luna Park | Micro | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Altamira Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,177 |
| Montisi Apartments | Studio - 281 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,192 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Genesee, WA
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Genesee area is the $2.70 price per square foot San Juan Model at Elan 41 in the in the Riverview neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Genesee apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Altamira Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $2.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elan 41 | San Juan | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Altamira Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Avalon West Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Nova | Live + Work | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Mural | Open A - MFTE | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Sky | Sky H - Income Limited | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| AJ | Open 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Birch Tree Apartments | Unit #2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| Residences at 3295 | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| 4400 Alaska | Open 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Genesee Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Genesee?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Genesee is at Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient Studio Building in the Heart of West Seattle listed at $799.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Genesee Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Genesee Apartment is $1,530 at Residences at 3295.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Genesee Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Genesee is starting from $1,995 at Avalon West Apartments.
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