Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harbor Island Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (162 Rentals)

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Beacon View
$1,100 - $2,250
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$1,098 - $2,248
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Beacon View

1701 12th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Westview Apartment Homes
$1,100 - $2,200
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$1,091 - $2,191
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$1,100 - $2,200
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Westview Apartment Homes

2525 14th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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BEAM
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$1,385 - $4,066
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$1,377 - $4,058
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BEAM

1029 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98104
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1419 S College St, Unit 1419
$1,400
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1419 S College St, Unit 1419

1419 S College StSeattle, WA 98144
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Muir
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$1,415 - $3,899
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$1,408 - $3,892
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Muir

1601 S Lane StSeattle, WA 98144
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900 Rainier
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$1,495 - $3,010
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$1,490 - $3,005
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900 Rainier

900 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Harbor Flats
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$1,499 - $2,440
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$1,454 - $2,395
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$1,499 - $2,440
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Harbor Flats

3417 Harbor Ave SWSeattle, WA 98126
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Cherry Street Apartments
$1,500 - $2,000
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$1,410 - $1,910
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$1,500 - $2,000
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Cherry Street Apartments

1402 E Cherry StSeattle, WA 98122
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Mason & Main
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$1,533 - $3,527
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$1,528 - $3,522
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Mason & Main

209 12th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Spruce
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$1,547 - $2,800
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$1,081 - $2,334
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Spruce

4555 39th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps HotelStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$610
Milwaukee ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$635
Sorento FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Hong Kong Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$850
Alcove West SeattleStudioStudio,1BA$895
Louisa HotelIncome Restricted, Studio.Studio,1BA$900
423 TerryS StandardStudio,1BA$909
Bode at Luna ParkMicroStudio,1BA$975
1414 Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terrace View2X22BR,2BA$2.28
Plaza Roberto Maestas2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
3648 44th Ave SW, Unit B3648 44th Ave SW1BR,1BA$2.29
The Edge2x12BR,1BA$2.27
Altamira Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Triad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.29
Portico on Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.30
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
An LacStudioStudio ,1BA$2.11
Louisa HotelStudio ApartmentsStudio ,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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