Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $900 (47 Rentals)

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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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Shangri-la
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shangri-la

12301 NE 33rd AveSeattle, WA 98125
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Mysa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mysa Apartments

3025 NE 130th StSeattle, 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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Nordic Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Nordic Flats

11515 26th Ave NESeattle, WA 98125
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Northgate 11
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate 11

514 NE 112th StSeattle, WA 98125

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Ravenna 7
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ravenna 7

9407 23rd Ave NESeattle, WA 98115
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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 Northaven Senior Apartments priced from $925. Experience Luxury Living at Bode 125 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable North Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northaven Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Experience Luxury Living at Bode 125Studio C MFTEStudio,1BA$1,100
Nook at NorthavenStudioStudio,1BA$1,288
The EnclaveStudio Efficiency MFTEStudio,1BA$1,321
Owl NorthgateA1 MFTE - StudioStudio,1BA$1,373
Modera NorthgateZS01 (MFTE) Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,423
Highlander ApartmentsStudio A - 0 Bed, 1 Bath, 480 SFStudio,1BA$1,450
Capri1 BR1BR,1BA$1,495
Northbrook Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,520
Mcguire Court Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Seattle, WA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Seattle area is the $1.90 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Willows Court Apartment Homes in the in the Olympic Hills neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value North Seattle apartment is the 2BD/2BA Model at Northgate View Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.95 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.
Willows Court Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.90
Northgate View Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1.95
Northbrook Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.10
Caribbean HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Solara1x1 B - Premium1BR,1BA$2.63
Pinehurst Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.57
125th 125th Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.42
Capri1 BR1BR,1BA$2.30
Mcguire Court Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
Northaven Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Seattle, Seattle, WA

Ranked #51

Among neighborhoods in Seattle, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the North Seattle Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 $1,595.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Seattle is Northaven Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in North Seattle costs $3,155.

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 48 regular apartments in North Seattle that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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