Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (174 Rentals)

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Parsonage
$929 - $1,599
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Parsonage

4138 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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$1,000 - $1,125

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4544 20th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105

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The Stax
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$1,138 - $1,450
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5001 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Clara Apartments
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$1,146 - $2,459
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Clara Apartments

4730 19th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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U20 Apartments
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$1,191 - $1,301
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4536 20th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Northeast Seattle, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northeast Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Seattle area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Husky Court Apartments priced from $795. Apex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Northeast Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Husky Court ApartmentsHC NEW 795 price startStudio,1BA$795
Apex6x2 R6BR,2BA$799
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1BA$875
Sedona ApartmentsStudio 1Studio,1BA$895
Rise on 67thStudioStudio,1BA$899
Odessa ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$915
Sophie Studios - A Retreat on 20thDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$950
The Den ApartmentsDen SStudio,1BA$950
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments4-Bedroom Flat4BR,2BA$987
mn5221Studio, 1 full, 249 sqftStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Seattle, WA

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Seattle area is the $2.52 price per square foot 5231 12th Ave NE Model at 5231 12th Ave NE, Unit Upstairs in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $3,699. The second greatest value Northeast Seattle apartment is the Pod Second Floor Model at 4538 18th Ave NE starting at $875 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the University District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5231 12th Ave NE, Unit Upstairs5231 12th Ave NE4BR,1BA$2.52
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1.5BA$0.63
Lakeview Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.24
Nolan4 x 2 Terrace4BR,2BA$1.40
Stonebridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments2-Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.61
TrailsideB112BR,1BA$2.39
Coho1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.53
Sandpoint Manor1BDRM1BR,1BA$2.65

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Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for Northeastern Seattle, WA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Seattle Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northeast Seattle?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northeast Seattle is under $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northeast Seattle is La Mirada which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Northeast Seattle costs $4,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeast 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 124 regular apartments in Northeast 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 Northeast Seattle?

Cheap apartments in Northeast Seattle have an average cost of $1,166 which is $3,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Seattle.

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