Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harbor Island Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (84 Rentals)

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The 110 Building
Studio Apartments

The 110 Building

110 14th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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The Ritz Apartments
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The Ritz Apartments

1302 E Yesler WaySeattle, WA 98122
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American Hotel
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American Hotel

520 S King StSeattle, WA 98104
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Terrazza
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Terrazza

413 11th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Mayn Suites
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Mayn Suites

315 Maynard Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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The Roost
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The Roost

901 Hiawatha Pl SSeattle, WA 98144
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Harbor Island, Seattle, WA Local Guide

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 Apartments priced from $675. Alcove First Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Harbor Island apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$675
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTEStudio,1BA$795
Sorento FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$825
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$850
Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and EfficientStudioStudio,1BA$895
Louisa HotelMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$900
423 Terry Apartments in the Heart of First HillS PremiumStudio,1BA$990
100 on 6thStudio AStudio,1BA$999
Addison on Fourth ResidentialStudio AStudio,1BA$1,000
Bode Luna ParkMicroStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harbor Island, WA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harbor Island area is the $1.49 price per square foot House Model at The Edge in the in the Riverview neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Harbor Island apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at City Watch Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Riverview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harbor Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EdgeHouse3BR,2BA$1.49
City Watch ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.56
1615 S King St, Unit C1615 S King St3BR,1BA$2.58
Oregon 421 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.46
14th Ave S - 2bed/1bath - Beacon Hill - Re2/12BR,1BA$1.89
Craft Apartmentscr2-01 - Open One Bedroom (535-656 RSF)1BR,1BA$2.63
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15
Louisa HotelStudio ApartmentsStudio ,1BA$2.58
100 on 6thStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.63
Sorento FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.54

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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.

Getting Around the Harbor Island Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harbor Island?

The cheapest apartment in Harbor Island is Alps Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Harbor Island costs $3,293.

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 101 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 $762 which is $2,531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harbor Island.

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