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property at 1155 NE 55th St

1155 NE 55th St

SeattleWA98105

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property at 66 Bell St

66 Bell St, Unit 25

66 Bell St
SeattleWA98121

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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 Madkin Apartments priced from $750. Larned has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Montlake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madkin ApartmentsSROStudio,1BA$750
LarnedSStudio,1BA$790
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$790
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$790
Luna Mia Co-Living StudiosSROStudio,1BA$795
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
The Oregon ApartmentsStudio A - 30% AMIStudio,1BA$804
Holiday Apartments1B1BR,1BA$847
1806-1812 12th Ave ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$850
Aubrey StudiosPrivate Standard StudiosStudio,1BA$866

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montlake, WA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montlake area is the $1.08 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Montlake apartment is the 2x1 Model at Roycroft Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill 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.
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,2BA$1.08
Roycroft Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.10
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Miller Park50% Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.15
Yugo Seattle Rivendell2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$1.77
Park Royal Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.15
Fremont Solstice2BS2BR,1BA$1.66
Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
Elizabeth James House1BA1BR,1BA$1.98
BernevaSStudio ,1BA$1.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Montlake

What type of rentals are currently available in Montlake?

There are currently 2240 Apartments for Rent in Montlake, WA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $33,150. There are also 251 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Montlake ranging from $925 to $11,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Montlake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Montlake ranges from $925 to $11,950 with an average monthly rent of $6,342.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Montlake?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Montlake range from $1,099 to $33,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,099.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

Written by: Sharon Stallings

I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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