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Montlake, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montlake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montlake area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at The Windham Apartments priced from $755. Towne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Montlake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Windham ApartmentsPikeStudio,1BA$755
Towne ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$780
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Madison 2.0 ApartmentsMFTE- Income Specific UnitsStudio,1BA$795
Husky Court ApartmentsHC NEW 795 price startStudio,1BA$795
Manchester Arms0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$799
2371 FranklinStudioStudio,1BA$799
Oregon ApartmentsStudio A - 30% AMIStudio,1BA$799
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montlake, WA

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montlake 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 Montlake apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2.25 Bath Model at Goss Apartments starting at $1,725 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the University District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montlake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1.5BA$0.63
Goss Apartments4 Bedroom 2.25 Bath4BR,2.25BA$1.60
Nolan4 x 2 Terrace4BR,2BA$1.40
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments2-Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2.14
Lakeview Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.14
Denny Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.85
The Windham ApartmentsAlkiStudio ,1BA$2.01
2315 E Ward St, Unit C2315 E Ward St1BR,1BA$0.10

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Montlake, Seattle, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montlake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Montlake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Montlake is at The Windham Apartments listed at $755.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Montlake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Montlake Apartment is $1,295 at Recherche Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Montlake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Montlake is starting from $1,060 at Holiday Apartments.

What is the most affordable Montlake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Montlake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Standard at Seattle and starts from $1,705.

Expert Rental Resources

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