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Portage Bay, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portage Bay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Portage Bay area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill! priced from $725. Lincoln Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Portage Bay apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$725
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$790
Holiday Apartments1B1BR,1BA$847
Aubrey StudiosPrivate Standard StudiosStudio,1BA$866
4538 18th Ave NEPod Top6BR,1BA$900
BernevaSStudio,1BA$922
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$950
Eclipse Fremont ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$986
El Mondo Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
1806-1812 12th Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,028

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage Bay, WA

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portage Bay area is the $2.01 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at HC Hillcrest Apartments in the in the Queen Anne neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Portage Bay apartment is the 2x1 Model at Roycroft Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portage Bay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HC Hillcrest Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.01
Roycroft Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.10
Burke Gilman Gardens2B2BR,1BA$1.75
Stonebridge Apartments - Convenient locati2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.23
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Yugo Seattle Rivendell2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$1.77
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.10
Charming 1-Bedroom in Capitol Hill – Flexi...1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Elizabeth James House1BA1BR,1BA$1.98
BernevaSStudio ,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Portage Bay

What type of rentals are currently available in Portage Bay?

There are currently 2437 Apartments for Rent in Portage Bay, WA with pricing that ranges from $690 to $31,995. There are also 114 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portage Bay ranging from $675 to $11,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Portage Bay?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Portage Bay ranges from $675 to $11,950 with an average monthly rent of $5,916.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Portage Bay?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Portage Bay range from $1,099 to $31,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,099.

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