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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Montlake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montlake Studio Apartments | $1,683 | $581 | $3,850 |
| Montlake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,625 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Montlake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,856 | $1,039 | $10,000+ |
| Montlake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,436 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Montlake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $929 | $10,000+ |
| Montlake 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,517 | $1,265 | $3,900 |
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Cheapest Available Montlake Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montlake area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at 422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios! priced from $600. Sun Property has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $651. Here are the most affordable Montlake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios! | Studio MFTE | Studio,1BA | $600 |
| Sun Property | Furnished dorm room | Studio, | $651 |
| Hudson House | 0BR/0.5BA | Studio, | $699 |
| Cantor Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Sun light | Micro Studio STUDENT ONLY | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill! | MFTE- Income Specific Units | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Belmont Flats | 0BR/0.5BA | Studio, | $799 |
| 2371 Franklin Apartments in Eastlake | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Oregon Apartments | Studio A - 30% AMI | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Apex | 6x2 R | 6BR,2BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montlake, WA
As of February 13, 2026 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 4801 Aurora Ave N Model at 4801 Aurora Ave N, Unit 4801 starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Queen Anne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montlake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4538 18th Ave NE | Pod Second Floor | 6BR,1.5BA | $0.58 |
| 4801 Aurora Ave N, Unit 4801 | 4801 Aurora Ave N | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Boylston Court | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 3903 Meridian Ave N, Unit NA | 3903 Meridian Ave N | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Amherst | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Arbora Court | 2 Bedroom - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 5301 Ravenna Ave NE, Unit 4 | 5301 Ravenna Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Stewart Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Larson Building | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
| Elizabeth James House | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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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 $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montlake?
The cheapest apartment in Montlake is Holiday Apartments which is listed at $883, while the average apartment in Montlake costs $4,381.
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 261 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 $830 which is $3,551 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montlake.
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