
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northgate Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (72 Rentals)
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Cubix 103

New Haven Senior Living Apartments

Cubix Northgate

The Enclave

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Copperleaf Northgate

The Nook at Northhaven

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Owl Northgate

Win Don

11540 Pinehurst Way NE, Unit 311
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Spencer House

921 N 96th St

Prism

12520 Roosevelt Way NE, Unit 402

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Luxe at Meridian

Mcguire Court Apartments

749 N 105th St

1030 NE 125th St

Modera Northgate

Lane
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North Court Apartments

Brick & Mortar Apartments

11540 Pinehurst Way NE, Unit 206

Citigate Apartments

12544 15th Ave NE

The Court at Northgate

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12329 Roosevelt Way NE

Pinehurst Apartments

Meridian Place Apartments

Meridian Terrace Apartments
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Thornton Place

Oak View Apartments

10622 Meridian Ave N

North Park Villa

Thornton Creek Apartments

Legend House

12544 15th Ave NE

Whitman Apartments

Lago by aPodment Suites

Cubix North Park
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Northaven Senior Apartments

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Ethyle Manor

Pacifica Apartments

926 N. 95th St

Ed John Apartments

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Northgate, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northgate?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Studio Apartments | $1,359 | $925 | $2,290 |
| Northgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,907 | $1,170 | $3,308 |
| Northgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,826 | $1,285 | $5,300 |
| Northgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,099 | $2,301 | $5,922 |
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Cheapest Available Northgate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northgate area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Cubix North Park priced from $897. Cubix 103 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,022. Here are the most affordable Northgate apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubix North Park | SEDU | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Cubix 103 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,022 |
| New Haven Senior Living Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Cubix Northgate | SEDU | Studio,1BA | $1,186 |
| The Enclave | Studio Efficiency MFTE | Studio,1BA | $1,204 |
| Copperleaf Northgate | Studio D 60 | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
| The Nook at Northhaven | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| Owl Northgate | A1 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,321 |
| Win Don | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Highlander Apartments | 1-Bedroom A - 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 480 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northgate, WA
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northgate area is the $1.96 price per square foot 22 969 Model at North Park Villa in the in the Northgate neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Northgate apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Oak View Apartments starting at $1,875 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Northgate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northgate apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Park Villa | 22 969 | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| Oak View Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| The Court at Northgate | Updated 2 Bedroom With Vaulted Ceilings | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Thornton Creek Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Meridian Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Northgate View Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| North Court Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Mcguire Court Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 12329 Roosevelt Way NE | 12329 Roosevelt Way NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| New Haven Senior Living Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northgate Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northgate?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northgate is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northgate?
The cheapest apartment in Northgate is New Haven Senior Living Apartments which is listed at $1,170, while the average apartment in Northgate costs $2,902.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northgate?
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 141 regular apartments in Northgate 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 Northgate?
Cheap apartments in Northgate have an average cost of $783 which is $2,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northgate.
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