Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $900 (67 Rentals)

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Owl Northgate
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$1,375 - $3,338
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Owl Northgate

11201 Roosevelt Way NESeattle, WA 98125
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Solara
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$1,436 - $3,348
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Solara

12736 Lake City Way NESeattle, 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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Lake City Court
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lake City Court

12536 33rd Ave NESeattle, WA 98125
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Shangri-la
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Shangri-la

12301 NE 33rd AveSeattle, WA 98125
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Capri
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Capri

11521 26th 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 $965. 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$965
The Tony LeeStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
The EnclaveStudio Efficiency MFTEStudio,1BA$1,184
The Nook at NorthhavenStudioStudio,1BA$1,245
The Edge North1X11BR,1BA$1,300
SolaraStudio A - StandardStudio,1BA$1,368
PrismStudio - MFTEStudio,1BA$1,370
Mysa ApartmentsStudio - 462 sqftStudio,1BA$1,371
Shorecrest Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Shangri-la1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Seattle, WA

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Seattle area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2X2 Model at The Edge North in the in the Olympic Hills neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value North Seattle apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Willows Court Apartment Homes starting at $1,995 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Olympic Hills 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.
The Edge North2X22BR,2BA$1.67
Willows Court Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.90
King Arthurs CourtTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.84
LC Park Place Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.26
Northgate View Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.07
Northbrook Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.20
Nordic Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.29
Mcguire Court Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
Shorecrest Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.41
The Tony LeeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.29

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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 $3,300.

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 29 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 $317 which is $2,983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Seattle.

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