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3926 1st Ave NE

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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 Amherst Micro Studios priced from $795. Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Montlake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!MFTE- Income Specific UnitsStudio,1BA$795
Oregon ApartmentsStudio A - 30% AMIStudio,1BA$804
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$812
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
LarnedSStudio,1BA$825
1806-1812 12th Ave ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$850
Towne ApartmentsEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$850
Aubrey StudiosPrivate Standard StudiosStudio,1BA$865
Parsonage4 Bedroom 14BR,2BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montlake, WA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montlake area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2bd401 Model at Admiral in the in the Cascade neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Montlake apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Yugo Seattle Rivendell starting at $1,239 with a $1.38 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.
Admiral2bd4012BR,1BA$1.64
Yugo Seattle Rivendell2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Blue Lake Apartments2B1B1BR,1BA$2.36
Fremont Solstice2BS2BR,1BA$1.66
Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
Elizabeth James House1BA1BR,1BA$1.98
BernevaSStudio ,1BA$1.96
CharlesgateStudioStudio ,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Montlake

What type of rentals are currently available in Montlake?

There are currently 2256 Apartments for Rent in Montlake, WA with pricing that ranges from $690 to $31,995. There are also 276 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Montlake ranging from $705 to $24,500.

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 $705 to $24,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,507.

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 $31,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,520 to $9,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $875.

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