
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pioneer Square Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (27 Rentals)
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Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pioneer Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Square Studio Apartments | $1,183 | $555 | $3,010 |
| Pioneer Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $850 | $2,730 |
| Pioneer Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,337 | $950 | $4,299 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Pioneer Square Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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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 Hotel priced from $555. Milwaukee Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Pioneer Square apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alps Hotel | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $555 |
| Milwaukee Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| NP Hotel | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Hong Kong Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Addison on Fourth Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Nihonmachi Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
| Hirabayashi Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
| Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Hana | 0x1-367 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Griffis Seattle Waterfront | Beacon | Studio,1BA | $1,674 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Square, WA
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pioneer Square area is the $1.95 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome Model at Hong Kong Apartments in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $1,740. The second greatest value Pioneer Square apartment is the Open One Bedroom Model at Publix starting at $1,735 with a $3.07 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Publix | Open One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Hirabayashi Place | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.74 |
| Nihonmachi Terrace | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| Griffis Seattle Waterfront | Beacon | Studio ,1BA | $3.92 |
| Hana | 0x1-367 | Studio ,1BA | $3.54 |
| NP Hotel | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.18 |
| Milwaukee Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Alps Hotel | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
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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 $1,674.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pioneer Square?
The cheapest apartment in Pioneer Square is Milwaukee Apartments which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Pioneer Square costs $1,582.
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 33 regular apartments in Pioneer Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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