Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurelhurst Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $645 (230 Rentals)

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property at 4736 18th Ave NE
$750 - $925
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4736 18th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105
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Parsonage
$929 - $1,772

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Parsonage

4138 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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property at 4316 36th Ave NE
$950 - $3,600

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4316 36th Ave NE

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U20 Apartments
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$999 - $1,299

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U20 Apartments

4536 20th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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The Stax
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$999 - $1,199

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5001 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Clara Apartments
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$1,146 - $1,230

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Clara Apartments

4730 19th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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$1,195 - $1,395
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4708 22nd Ave NE

SeattleWA98105
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Verve Flats
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$1,299 - $1,499

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Verve Flats

4302 7th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Cheapest Available Laurelhurst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Laurelhurst area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Sun Property priced from $645. Cantor Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Laurelhurst apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sun PropertyFurnished dorm roomStudio, $645
Cantor StudiosStandard StudioStudio, 1BA$700
Sun lightMicro Studio RenovatedStudio, 1BA$745
Radian ApartmentsStudent Housing- One Room w/Bath in a shared 4b...1BR, 1BA$799
Metro 50005B3B5BR, 3BA$799
Apex6x26BR, 2BA$799
Juno StudiosShared Bathroom StudiosStudio, $850
Sophie Studios - A Retreat on 20thMFTE StudioStudio, 1BA$850
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR, 1BA$875
Rise on 67thStudioStudio, 1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurelhurst, WA

As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laurelhurst area is the $0.59 price per square foot 5B3B Model at Metro 5000 in the University District neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Laurelhurst apartment is the 3B Model at Burke Gilman Gardens in the Windermere neighborhood starting at $1,906 with a $1.72 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Laurelhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metro 50005B3B5BR, 3BA$0.59
Burke Gilman Gardens3B3BR, 1BA$1.72
The AccoladeC23BR, 2BA$1.87
The M Seattle4 Bedroom Penthouse C4BR, 2BA$1.88
3615 & 3621 Town Home Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$2.11
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR, 1.5BA$1.62
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments2-Bedroom2BR, 1BA$2.00
1515 Arboretum Pl E, Unit MIL1515 Arboretum Pl E2BR, 1BA$2.25
Avenue Apartments1BD/1BA1BR, 1BA$2.15
Badger ApartmentsBadger Blue Lake 2bed/1bath2BR, 1BA$2.27

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Laurelhurst, Seattle, WA

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Laurelhurst, Seattle, and the greater Seattle area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Laurelhurst Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Laurelhurst?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Laurelhurst is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Laurelhurst?

The cheapest apartment in Laurelhurst is Radian Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Laurelhurst costs $1,925.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Laurelhurst?

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 184 regular apartments in Laurelhurst 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 Laurelhurst?

Cheap apartments in Laurelhurst have an average cost of $916 which is $1,009 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laurelhurst.

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