
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Laurelhurst Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (165 Rentals)
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5632 11th Ave NE

5043 18th Ave NE

6057 34th Ave NE

Sun light

5257 Brooklyn Ave NE

Cedar Crossing

1641 10th Ave E

mn5221

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5336 Roosevelt Way NE

Campus View I

Rise on 67th

Sunrise Cascade

The Den Apartments

838 BG PLADHUS

4046 8th Ave NE

mn7011

1760 NW 56th St, Unit 505
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5625 15th Ave NE, Unit 104

Nolan

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5726 Roosevelt Way NE

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Parsonage

Normandy

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Laurelhurst, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Laurelhurst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurelhurst Studio Apartments | $1,474 | $782 | $3,150 |
| Laurelhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $675 | $5,107 |
| Laurelhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $1,049 | $5,451 |
| Laurelhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,554 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Laurelhurst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Laurelhurst 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $1,265 | $5,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 165 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Laurelhurst Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Laurelhurst Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Laurelhurst area of Seattle, WA is a 6 Beds unit found at Apex priced from $799. mn5221 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Laurelhurst apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex | 6x2 R | 6BR,2BA | $799 |
| mn5221 | Studio, 1 full, 249 sqft | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Husky Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| 4538 18th Ave NE | Pod Second Floor | 6BR,1BA | $875 |
| Campus View I | CV2 3x1.5 w/ balcony/patio | 3BR,1BA | $900 |
| Rise on 67th | Studio | Studio, | $925 |
| The Den Apartments | Den S | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 838 BG PLADHUS | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Alta Studios | Corner Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Mondrian Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurelhurst, WA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laurelhurst area is the $0.63 price per square foot Pod Second Floor Model at 4538 18th Ave NE in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Laurelhurst apartment is the G Model at Canterbury Court starting at $2,500 with a $2.63 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4538 18th Ave NE | Pod Second Floor | 6BR,1.5BA | $0.63 |
| Canterbury Court | G | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Stonebridge Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Huang | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments | 2-Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 4222 Apartments | 2bd x 1ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Stanford Arms Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Nolan | 2 x 1 Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Pacific Sunrise | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Saint Moritz | STUDIO 2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLaurelhurst, Seattle, WA
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Laurelhurst?
The cheapest apartment in Laurelhurst is L&P which is listed at $1,425, while the average apartment in Laurelhurst costs $2,249.
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 373 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 $1,356 which is $893 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laurelhurst.
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