Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $645 (156 Rentals)

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property at 4736 18th Ave NE
$750 - $850
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4736 18th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105
property at 2120 NE 54th St
$800 - $4,200

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2120 NE 54th St

SeattleWA98105
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Parsonage
$929 - $1,772

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Parsonage

4138 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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The Stax
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$1,099 - $1,550

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Base Rent$1,099 - $1,550

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Studio Apartments Available Sep 10

The Stax

5001 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Clara Apartments
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$1,099 - $1,544

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Base Rent$1,099 - $1,544

Total Monthly Price$1,099 - $1,544
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Clara Apartments

4730 19th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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property at 4544 20th Ave NE
$1,110 - $1,125

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Base Rent$1,110 - $1,125

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4544 20th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105
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U20 Apartments
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$1,198 - $1,419

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Base Rent$1,198 - $1,419

Total Monthly Price$1,198 - $1,419
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U20 Apartments

4536 20th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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property at 5248 11th Ave NE
$1,200 - $1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5248 11th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105

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property at 4708 22nd Ave NE
$1,285 - $1,500
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4708 22nd Ave NE

SeattleWA98105
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Verve Flats
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$1,299 - $2,009

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Base Rent$1,299 - $2,009

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 4

Verve Flats

4302 7th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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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 $645. Cantor Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Northeast Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sun PropertyFurnished dorm roomStudio,$645
Cantor StudiosStandard StudioStudio,1BA$700
Juno StudiosShared Bathroom StudiosStudio,$850
Sophie Studios - A Retreat on 20thMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$850
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1BA$875
Sedona ApartmentsStudio 1Studio,1BA$895
The Den ApartmentsDen SStudio,1BA$950
Ivy Ridge ApartmentsCongregate ApartmentStudio,1BA$958
Alta StudiosCorner StudioStudio,1BA$975
Husky Court ApartmentsLeasing NOW and for Summer & Fall Quarter - Ro...Studio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Seattle, WA

As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Seattle area is the $1.72 price per square foot 3B Model at Burke Gilman Gardens in the in the Windermere neighborhood starting from $1,906. The second greatest value Northeast Seattle apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at 4237 8th starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 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.
Burke Gilman Gardens3B3BR,1BA$1.72
4237 8th3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.50
3615 & 3621 Town Home Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.23
Forde Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.08
Lakeview Court Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.37
Dry Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.16
Stonebridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.45
Twin Maple Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.40
Mondrian Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.43
Badger ApartmentsBadger Blue Lake 2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$2.45

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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 Alder Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Northeast Seattle costs $1,552.

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 108 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 $936 which is $616 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Seattle.

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