Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montlake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (437 Rentals)

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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 Sun Property priced from $683. 422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Montlake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sun PropertyFurnished dorm roomStudio,$683
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$725
Luna Mia Co-Living StudiosSROStudio,1BA$750
Oregon ApartmentsStudio A - 30% AMIStudio,1BA$757
Station HouseSStudio,1BA$790
Towne ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$795
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!MFTE- Income Specific UnitsStudio,1BA$795
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
LarnedSStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montlake, WA

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montlake area is the $0.58 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/3-Bathroom Apartments Model at A&T Investments starting at $2,700 with a $2.25 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$0.58
A&T Investments4-Bedroom/3-Bathroom Apartments4BR,3BA$2.25
Radian ApartmentsSTUDENT HOUSING 4b4b Private Suites ***NOW PRE-...4BR,4BA$1.13
Yugo Seattle Rivendell2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus Renovated2BR,1BA$1.47
Davison Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.12
Yugo Seattle Lothlorien2 Bed, 1 Bath Plus2BR,1BA$2.09
Elizabeth James House1B1BR,1BA$1.98
Alloy0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.27
BernevaSStudio ,1BA$1.96
Station HouseSStudio ,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Montlake, Seattle, WA

Ranked #2

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Montlake Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montlake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Montlake?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montlake?

The cheapest apartment in Montlake is Station House which is listed at $847, while the average apartment in Montlake costs $5,895.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montlake?

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 85 regular apartments in Montlake 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 Montlake?

Cheap apartments in Montlake have an average cost of $918 which is $4,977 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montlake.

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