Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake City Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $800 (25 Rentals)

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10525 24th Ave NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10525 24th Ave NE

10525 24th Ave NESeattle, WA 98125
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14300 32nd Ave NE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14300 32nd Ave NE

14300 32nd Ave NESeattle, WA 98125
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Shangri-la
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shangri-la

12301 NE 33rd AveSeattle, WA 98125
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Vista Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Point

8320 Lake City Way NESeattle, WA 98115
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Lake City Court
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lake City Court

12536 33rd Ave NESeattle, WA 98125
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Parkway Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

14019-14023 32nd Ave NESeattle, WA 98125
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Lake City, Seattle, WA Local Guide

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 $899. Experience Luxury Living at Bode 125 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sedona ApartmentsStudio 1Studio,1BA$899
Experience Luxury Living at Bode 125Studio B1Studio,1BA$995
Cedar Park Senior Affordable ApartmentsA041BR,1BA$999
HIDDEN CREEK VILLAGEStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Polaris at Lake CityS4Studio,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake City, WA

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake City area is the $1.93 price per square foot 12346 Sand Point Way NE Model at 12346 Sand Point Way NE, Unit 3 bed 1 bath in the in the Olympic Hills neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Lake City apartment is the 8715 27th Ave NE Model at 8715 27th Ave NE, Unit B starting at $1,995 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Lake City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12346 Sand Point Way NE, Unit 3 bed 1 bath12346 Sand Point Way NE3BR,1BA$1.93
8715 27th Ave NE, Unit B8715 27th Ave NE3BR,1BA$1.73
Willows Court Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.71
Jackson Manor2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.90
Promenade at the Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.75
King Arthurs CourtOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.04
Northbrook Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.07
Array1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom MFTE1BR,1BA$2.20
Andante1BD 1BTH C1BR,1BA$2.08
Shelli ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lake City, Seattle, WA

Ranked #57

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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.

Getting Around the Lake City Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $999, while the average apartment in Lake City costs $4,270.

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 16 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 $179 which is $4,091 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake City.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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