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5015 17th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105

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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 Sun Property priced from $683. Sun light has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Northeast Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sun PropertyFurnished dorm roomStudio,$683
Sun lightMicro Studio STUDENT ONLYStudio,1BA$745
Husky Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
Iron Flats Apartmentsstudio EStudio,1BA$872
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1BA$875
Sedona ApartmentsStudio 1Studio,1BA$895
Eastlake FlatsA - Small StudioStudio,1BA$895
Rise on 67thStudioStudio,$899
Sunrise Cascade5th Floor StudioStudio,1BA$945
Aubrey StudiosShared Bathroom StudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Seattle, WA

As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northeast Seattle area is the $0.58 price per square foot Pod Second Floor Model at 4538 18th Ave NE in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value Northeast Seattle apartment is the 4-Bedroom/3-Bathroom Apartments Model at A&T Investments starting at $2,700 with a $2.25 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.
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1.5BA$0.58
A&T Investments4-Bedroom/3-Bathroom Apartments4BR,3BA$2.25
4222 Apartments2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$2.33
The Frederick Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.06
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.38
Larson BuildingStudioStudio ,1BA$2.21
Radian ApartmentsFall 2025 2x22BR,2BA$2.40
Camden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.35
Avenue Building: Centrally located in University District!STUDIO/1BAStudio ,1BA$2.29
Davison Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.30

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Northeast Seattle, Seattle, WA

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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $950.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northeast Seattle is Arbora Court which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Northeast Seattle costs $5,700.

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 180 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 $1,212 which is $4,488 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Seattle.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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