
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harbor Island Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (162 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Harbor Island area of Seattle.


2807 18th Ave S

Milwaukee Apartments

Alps Hotel

1801 S Walker St.

5223 40th Ave SW

Hong Kong Apartments

Sorento Flats

Avalon Micro Studios

Louisa Hotel
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An Lac

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The Edge

1011 E Terrace St

Hilite

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BEAM

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1419 S College St, Unit 1419

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Muir

Yesler Towers

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Marq West Seattle

201 Yesler Wy
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Gregory Gene Apartments

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Harbor Island, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harbor Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Island Studio Apartments | $1,771 | $617 | $4,584 |
| Harbor Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $850 | $5,269 |
| Harbor Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,465 | $600 | $8,019 |
| Harbor Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,705 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
| Harbor Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,730 | $2,730 | $2,730 |
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There are currently 162 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Harbor Island Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Harbor Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harbor Island area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Hotel priced from $610. Milwaukee Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Harbor Island apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alps Hotel | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $610 |
| Milwaukee Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| Sorento Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Hong Kong Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Avalon Micro Studios | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Alcove West Seattle | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Louisa Hotel | Income Restricted, Studio. | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 423 Terry | S Standard | Studio,1BA | $909 |
| Bode at Luna Park | Micro | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| 1414 Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harbor Island, WA
As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harbor Island area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2X2 Model at Terrace View in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Harbor Island apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Plaza Roberto Maestas starting at $1,097 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the West Seattle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harbor Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace View | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Plaza Roberto Maestas | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| 3648 44th Ave SW, Unit B | 3648 44th Ave SW | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| The Edge | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Altamira Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Triad Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Portico on Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Uncle Bob's Place | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| An Lac | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
| Louisa Hotel | Studio Apartments | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for South Central Seattle, WA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, apartment communities for the kids, 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 Harbor Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Harbor Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harbor Island is under $990.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harbor Island?
The cheapest apartment in Harbor Island is Milwaukee Apartments which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Harbor Island costs $6,968.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harbor Island?
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 96 regular apartments in Harbor Island 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 Harbor Island?
Cheap apartments in Harbor Island have an average cost of $788 which is $6,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harbor Island.
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