Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $800 (67 Rentals)

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Mysa Apartments
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$1,348 - $2,910
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$1,348 - $2,910
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Mysa Apartments

3025 NE 130th StSeattle, WA 98125
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Solara
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$1,487 - $3,401
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Solara

12736 Lake City Way NESeattle, WA 98125
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Owl Northgate
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$1,589 - $3,338
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Owl Northgate

11201 Roosevelt Way NESeattle, WA 98125
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The Enclave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Enclave

525 NE Northgate WaySeattle, WA 98125

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507 Northgate
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

507 Northgate

507 NE Northgate WaySeattle, WA 98125
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10525 24th Ave NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10525 24th Ave NE

10525 24th Ave NESeattle, WA 98125
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Northgate View Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate View Apartments

11223-11319 NE 8th AveSeattle, WA 98125
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Lake City Court
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lake City Court

12536 33rd Ave NESeattle, WA 98125
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Prism
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prism

10711 8th Ave NESeattle, WA 98125

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North Seattle, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Seattle area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Bode 125 priced from $899. The Tony Lee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable North Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bode 125MFTE - StudioStudio,1BA$899
The Tony LeeStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
The EnclaveStudio Efficiency MFTEStudio,1BA$1,139
Victory NorthgateStudio A ADAStudio,1BA$1,340
Highlander ApartmentsStudio A - 0 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Shorecrest Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
Thornton Creek Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Northgate View Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Seattle North Apartments1 bedroom X 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Seattle, WA

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Seattle area is the $2.37 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at Vitality on 125th in the in the Olympic Hills neighborhood starting from $2,888. The second greatest value North Seattle apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Park At Northgate starting at $2,025 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Northgate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vitality on 125th2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.37
The Park At Northgate2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Willows Court Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.93
Mcguire Court Apartmentstwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.29
Northgate View Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.86
King Arthurs CourtOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.18
Northbrook Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.04
Nordic Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.22
Shorecrest Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.33
The Tony LeeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.29

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

Cut down on your commute! Discover Seattle's top neighborhoods to rent near major employers like Amazon, Meta, and Fred Hutchinson. Find your ideal work-life balance in the Emerald City.

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Seattle, WA | Find Seattle Off-Campus Student Housing at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Seattle Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Seattle?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Seattle is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Seattle?

The cheapest apartment in North Seattle is The Tony Lee which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in North Seattle costs $2,246.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Seattle?

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 26 regular apartments in North Seattle 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 North Seattle?

Cheap apartments in North Seattle have an average cost of $734 which is $1,512 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Seattle.

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