
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maplewood Heights Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Maplewood Heights area of Seattle.


Riviera Apartments

Maplewood Park

Constellation

The Renton Sage Apartments

1425 S Puget Dr, Unit Apt I1

Highland Palms

Brighton Ridge

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16223 SE 136th St, Unit MIL 1BR 1BA

Astra

Hilltop in the Highlands

3030 NE 10th St, Unit 202

557 Bronson Pl NE

The Windsor

Solera Apartments

16554 119th Ave SE

13826 SE 161st Pl
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Sunset Oaks

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4, 2625 ne 9th Pl

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Highland Ridge

2020 Grant Ave S
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2511 NE 4th St

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Forestview

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Windlass

4231 NE 5th St

Harrington Square
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Maplewood Heights, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Maplewood Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Heights Studio Apartments | $1,431 | $1,210 | $1,959 |
| Maplewood Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $1,050 | $2,860 |
| Maplewood Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $1,595 | $3,937 |
| Maplewood Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,932 | $1,968 | $3,601 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Maplewood Heights Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Maplewood Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Maplewood Heights area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Houser Terrace priced from $1,050. Riviera Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Maplewood Heights apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houser Terrace | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Riviera Apartments | Studio Layout 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Constellation | Vela | 1BR,1BA | $1,473 |
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,482 |
| Maplewood Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,579 |
| Highland Palms | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Crown Pointe | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,597 |
| Brighton Ridge | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,659 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maplewood Heights, WA
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maplewood Heights area is the $2.67 price per square foot Canterberry 2x2 Model at The Windsor in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $2,556. The second greatest value Maplewood Heights apartment is the 2x1 Model at Windlass starting at $1,970 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Kennydale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Maplewood Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windsor | Canterberry 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| Windlass | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Maplewood Park | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Pinnacle on Lake Washington | Antiqua | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Highland Palms | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Forestview | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Constellation | Vela | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Houser Terrace | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMaplewood Heights, Seattle, WA
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Maplewood Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Maplewood Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Maplewood Heights is under $1,659.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Maplewood Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Maplewood Heights is Houser Terrace which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Maplewood Heights costs $8,927.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Maplewood Heights?
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 38 regular apartments in Maplewood Heights 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 Maplewood Heights?
Cheap apartments in Maplewood Heights have an average cost of $445 which is $8,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Maplewood Heights.
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