Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurelhurst Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (168 Rentals)

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Parsonage
$929 - $1,599
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 18

Parsonage

4138 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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property at 4544 20th Ave NE

$1,000 - $1,125

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4544 20th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105

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The Stax
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$1,138 - $1,450
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Studio Apartments Available Aug 4

The Stax

5001 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Clara Apartments
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$1,153 - $1,548
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Clara Apartments

4730 19th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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U20 Apartments
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$1,199 - $1,301
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4536 20th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Laurelhurst, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Laurelhurst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Laurelhurst area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Husky Court Apartments priced from $795. Apex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Laurelhurst apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Husky Court ApartmentsHC NEW 795 price startStudio,1BA$795
Apex6x2 R6BR,2BA$799
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1BA$875
Rise on 67thStudioStudio,1BA$899
mn5221Studio, 1 full, 251 sqftStudio,1BA$945
Sophie Studios - A Retreat on 20thStandard StudioStudio,1BA$950
The Den ApartmentsDen SStudio,1BA$950
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments4-Bedroom Flat4BR,2BA$987
Cantor StudiosStandard StudioStudio,1BA$999
NOVO Seattle0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurelhurst, WA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laurelhurst area is the $2.52 price per square foot 5231 12th Ave NE Model at 5231 12th Ave NE, Unit Upstairs in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $3,699. The second greatest value Laurelhurst apartment is the 4 x 2 Terrace Model at Nolan starting at $1,320 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the University District neighborhood. 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.
5231 12th Ave NE, Unit Upstairs5231 12th Ave NE4BR,1BA$2.52
Nolan4 x 2 Terrace4BR,2BA$1.40
Stonebridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Campus View ICV1 Middle 3x1.5 Apartment3BR,1.5BA$2.71
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments2-Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.61
TrailsideB112BR,1BA$2.39
Cedar Crossing2 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI2BR,1BA$2.87
Coho1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.53
Theory U DistrictB32BR,1BA$2.72

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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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Laurelhurst, Seattle, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Laurelhurst?

The cheapest apartment in Laurelhurst is Alder Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Laurelhurst costs $4,297.

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 118 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 $1,037 which is $3,260 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laurelhurst.

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