
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maplewood Heights Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (36 Rentals)
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Crown Pointe

Maplewood Park

Hilltop in the Highlands

Constellation

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Highland Palms

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Brighton Ridge

3100 NE 16th St

1013-1033 Kirkland Ave NE

The Windsor

Unit F201

The Preserve at Cedar River

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2020 Grant Ave S, Unit K102

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2625 NE 9th Pl

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Highland Ridge

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3233 NE 12th St

Harrington Square

Windlass

1150 Sunset Blvd NE

Halo 11 Townhomes

1301 S Puget Dr

Forestview

Pinnacle on Lake Washington
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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 | $1,427 | $1,250 | $2,202 |
| Maplewood Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $1,436 | $2,496 |
| Maplewood Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $1,587 | $3,863 |
| Maplewood Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,285 | $1,968 | $4,356 |
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There are currently 36 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 Studio unit found at Riviera Apartments priced from $1,145. Maplewood Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,449. Here are the most affordable Maplewood Heights apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Apartments | Studio Layout 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio,1BA | $1,449 |
| Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,474 |
| Constellation | Vela | 1BR,1BA | $1,486 |
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Crown Pointe | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,568 |
| Highland Palms | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Honey Creek | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Brighton Ridge | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,667 |
| Sunset Terrace | A1-ALT | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maplewood Heights, WA
As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maplewood Heights area is the $2.58 price per square foot Monarch 3x2 Model at The Windsor in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $2,941. The second greatest value Maplewood Heights apartment is the 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome Modern Reno Model at Honey Creek starting at $2,450 with a $2.31 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 | Monarch 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Honey Creek | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome Modern Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.31 |
| The Preserve at Cedar River | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Windlass | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Pinnacle on Lake Washington | Antiqua | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Crown Pointe | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Highland Palms | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 80 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Constellation | Vela | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMaplewood Heights, Seattle, WA
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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 $1,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Maplewood Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Maplewood Heights is Hilltop in the Highlands which is listed at $1,474, while the average apartment in Maplewood Heights costs $2,993.
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 67 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 $1,033 which is $1,960 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Maplewood Heights.
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