Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pioneer Square Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (8 Rentals)

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American Hotel
1 Bedroom Apartments

American Hotel

520 S King StSeattle, WA 98104
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Mayn Suites
Studio Apartments

Mayn Suites

315 Maynard Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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Hirabayashi Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hirabayashi Place

424 S Main StSeattle, WA 98104
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100 on 6th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

100 on 6th

100 6th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104

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Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pioneer Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pioneer Square area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Apartments priced from $580. Louisa Hotel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Pioneer Square apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$580
Louisa HotelAffordable StudioStudio,1BA$900
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsA031BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Square, WA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pioneer Square area is the $4.10 price per square foot Pioneer Platinum Model at Griffis Seattle Waterfront in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $3,492. The second greatest value Pioneer Square apartment is the THE RAINIER Model at Icon Apartments starting at $1,728 with a $3.22 price per square foot in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pioneer Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Griffis Seattle WaterfrontPioneer Platinum2BR,1BA$4.10
Icon ApartmentsTHE RAINIER1BR,1BA$3.22
Hana1x1-5001BR,1BA$2.79
Origin 206StudioStudio ,1BA$3.13
Metropolitan ParkElite1BR,1BA$3.32
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsA031BR,1BA$2.13
Louisa HotelStudio ApartmentsStudio ,1BA$2.58
Quintessa ApartmentsCozy Corner1BR,1BA$3.46
PublixStudioStudio ,1BA$4.06
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio ,1BA$2.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

Ranked #88

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Pioneer Square Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pioneer Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pioneer Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pioneer Square is under $1,625.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pioneer Square?

The cheapest apartment in Pioneer Square is Alps Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Pioneer Square costs $2,926.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pioneer Square?

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 14 regular apartments in Pioneer Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

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I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.