
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Lake City Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,450 (43 Rentals)


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Lake City Apartments

3018 NE 137th St

The Tony Lee

The Savoy at Lake City 55+ Senior Community

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Lake City, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City Studio Apartments | $1,152 | $895 | $1,672 |
| Lake City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $1,208 | $2,038 |
Lake City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $1,450 | $2,741 |
| Lake City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,737 | $1,850 | $8,217 |
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake City is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake City?
The cheapest apartment in Lake City is Cedar Park Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Lake City costs $2,025.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake City?
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 46 regular apartments in Lake City 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 Lake City?
Cheap apartments in Lake City have an average cost of $510 which is $1,515 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake City.
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