
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake City Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $800 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lake City area of Seattle.


Experience Luxury Living at Bode 125: Modern Apartments with Top-Tier Amenities in Vibrant Seattle!

Cedar Park Senior Affordable Apartments

Polaris at Lake City

Bode @ Lake City

12341 33rd Ave NE
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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 | $1,262 | $895 | $1,720 |
| Lake City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $1,199 | $2,548 |
| Lake City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,525 | $2,902 |
| Lake City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,189 | $1,875 | $8,439 |
| Lake City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,900 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lake City Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Lake City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake City area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Sedona Apartments priced from $895. Experience Luxury Living at Bode 125: Modern Apartments with Top-Tier Amenities in Vibrant Seattle! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Lake City apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona Apartments | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Experience Luxury Living at Bode 125: Modern Apartments with Top-Tier Amenities in Vibrant Seattle! | Studio A6 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Polaris at Lake City | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,265 |
| Bode @ Lake City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Cedar Park Senior Affordable Apartments | A07 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake City, WA
As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake City area is the $1.90 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Willows Court Apartment Homes in the in the Olympic Hills neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Lake City apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at HIDDEN CREEK VILLAGE starting at $1,750 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Olympic Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Court Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| HIDDEN CREEK VILLAGE | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Mysa Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 782 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| King Arthurs Court | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Northbrook Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Array | Live Work Studio Apartments 01IW - 01LW | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
| Shelli Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Andante | 1BD 1BTH A | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Altaire at Jackson Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Seattle North Apartments | 1 bedroom X 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLake City, Seattle, WA
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States, including Seattle. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $1,395.
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 $1,299, while the average apartment in Lake City costs $3,900.
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 14 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 $407 which is $3,493 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake City.
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