Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madrona Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (452 Rentals)

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An Lac
$1,100 - $1,500
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An Lac

1253 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98144
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900 Rainier
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$1,235 - $3,135
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900 Rainier

900 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Nordic Veda
$1,349 - $1,995
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Nordic Veda

308 Melrose AveSeattle, WA 98102
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BEAM
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$1,377 - $4,135
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BEAM

1029 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98104
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Zig
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$1,395 - $3,220
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Zig

550 BroadwaySeattle, WA 98122
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Madrona, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Madrona Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Madrona area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at 422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios! priced from $699. Milwaukee Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Madrona apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$699
Milwaukee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$735
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!MFTE- Income Specific UnitsStudio,1BA$795
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTEStudio,1BA$795
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$825
Manchester Arms0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Alcove Spring ParkStudioStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madrona, WA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Madrona area is the $2.00 price per square foot 704 19th Avenue Model at 704 19th Avenue, Unit #704 in the in the Westlake neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Madrona apartment is the 2 bed Model at Victorian Row Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madrona apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
704 19th Avenue, Unit #704704 19th Avenue2BR,1BA$2.00
Victorian Row Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$1.64
Hong Kong Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.95
Triad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.01
Mercer Court Apartments1 Bedroom - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2.29
An LacOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.09
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
NP HotelStudioStudio ,1BA$2.18
Milwaukee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.24
2315 E Ward St, Unit C2315 E Ward St1BR,1BA$0.10

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Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for Seattle, Washington. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madrona Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Madrona?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Madrona is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madrona?

The cheapest apartment in Madrona is Milwaukee Apartments which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Madrona costs $2,114.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Madrona?

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 144 regular apartments in Madrona 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 Madrona?

Cheap apartments in Madrona have an average cost of $380 which is $1,734 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madrona.

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