Cheap Homes for Rent in Seattle, WA from $520 (137 Rentals)

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property at 2120 NE 54th St

$800 - $4,200

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2120 NE 54th St

SeattleWA98105
property at 12340 8th Ave NE

$850

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$850
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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12340 8th Ave NE

SeattleWA98125

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property at 200 Wells Ave N

$900 - $1,850

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$900 - $1,850
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200 Wells Ave N

RentonWA98057
property at 5915 S Cooper St

$975

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$975
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5915 S Cooper St, Unit Middle Bedroom

5915 S Cooper St
SeattleWA98118

The Emerald City's Secrets: A 30-Year Local's Guide to Renting in Seattle

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property at 4719 SW Findlay St

$1,050

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$1,050
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4719 SW Findlay St

SeattleWA98136
property at 4544 20th Ave NE

$1,110 - $1,125

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4544 20th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105
property at 5248 11th Ave NE

$1,200 - $1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5248 11th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105
property at 6708 15th Ave NW

$1,200

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6708 15th Ave NW

SeattleWA98117

Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Seattle, WA

Pricing Updated: 09/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Seattle, WA area range in price from $555 to $27,770 with an overall median price of $2,308. The three Seattle neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Wedgewood at $1,095, Wedgwood at $1,285, and Norkirk at $1,295. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Seattle Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wedgewood$1,095$89518
Wedgwood$1,285$89529
Norkirk$1,295$9995
Westhill$1,325$1,15160
Inglewood$1,325$1,15172
White Center$1,400$1,29974
South Beacon Hill$1,400$59436
Brighton$1,402$1,05039
Shorewood$1,445$1,29977
Olympic View$1,450$670134

Cheapest Available Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Hotel in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood priced from $555. Sun Property in the University District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Seattle apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps HotelStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$555
Sun PropertyFurnished dorm roomStudio,$645
Eden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$655
Discover Horizon Phinney!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$699
Cantor StudiosStandard StudioStudio,1BA$700
Alcove Ballard ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$725
Milwaukee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$735
Sun lightMicro Studio STUDENT ONLYStudio,1BA$745
FreyaMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA

As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seattle area is the $0.40 price per square foot 4333 Phinney Ave N Model at 4333 Phinney Ave N, Unit MainHouse Suites in the in the Queen Anne neighborhood starting from $1,130. The second greatest value Seattle apartment is the 8801 Aurora Ave N Model at 8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 1 starting at $950 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the North College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4333 Phinney Ave N, Unit MainHouse Suites4333 Phinney Ave N3BR,1.5BA$0.40
8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 18801 Aurora Ave N5BR,3BA$0.53
Uptowner Apartments1 bd/ 1 ba1BR,1BA$1.44
Centrally Located Apartments in Burien!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.59
Victorian Row Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$1.64
South Center Satelite Ii Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.63
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.48
Whisperwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.57
Fremont Solstice3BS3BR,1BA$1.55
14210 56th Ave S, Unit Apartment14210 56th Ave S1BR,1BA$1.67

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

Cut down on your commute! Discover Seattle's top neighborhoods to rent near major employers like Amazon, Meta, and Fred Hutchinson. Find your ideal work-life balance in the Emerald City.

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seattle

What type of rentals are currently available in Seattle?

There are currently 7724 Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA with pricing that ranges from $555 to $23,969. There are also 1274 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Seattle ranging from $520 to $22,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Seattle?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Seattle ranges from $520 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,440.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Seattle?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Seattle range from $983 to $23,969, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $22,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $929.

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Greetings! I’m Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com guide, local expert for Seattle. We find the best balance of livability and affordability using our local expertise.

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