
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Rainier Beach Neighborhood of Seattle, WA (79 Rentals)


Park Hill

Creston Point

Esperanza - 55+ Affordable Senior Housing

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The Station At Othello Park

Atrium - Welcome to South Seattle’s Newest Modern Living Experience — Steps From the Light Rail

Polaris at Rainier Beach

Mountainview Apartments

Lake Washington Apartments

Cambridge Park Villa
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Taylor Creek Apartments

4219 S Othello St, Unit SI FL3-ID875

12722 76th Ave S, Unit 202

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4219 S Othello St, Unit SI FL5-ID788

8230 S 132nd St

8230 S 132nd St
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8316 49th Ave S

7500 Renton Ave S

11416 Rainier Ave S

7532 Renton Ave S

4222 S Othello St

11707 Rainier Ave S

George Fleming Place

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Spinnaker Bay

9300 51st Ave S
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4830 S Garden St

Parkshore Villa

8416 Rainier Ave S

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Samaki Commons

Paradise Court

Colony Surf

Flourish on Rainier

Via Apartments

Emerald City Commons

Mar Vista Apartments

12910 E Marginal Way S
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Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rainier Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier Beach Studio Apartments | $1,371 | $1,009 | $1,900 |
Rainier Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $807 | $10,000+ |
| Rainier Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $1,310 | $2,900 |
| Rainier Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,389 | $1,600 | $7,707 |
| Rainier Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,549 | $1,989 | $8,153 |
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Largest Available Rainier Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Rainier Beach area of Seattle, WA is found at Whisperwood Apartments and is listed at 860 square feet priced from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whisperwood Apartments | 1x1 | 860 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
| Creston Point | Snoqualmie | 788 Sq Ft | $1,540 |
| Lake Washington Apartments | 1x1 | 750 Sq Ft | $1,702 |
| The Station At Othello Park | One Bedroom + Den | 725 Sq Ft | $1,956 |
| Cambridge Park Villa | Spruce | 691 Sq Ft | $1,529 |
| Greentree | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 685 Sq Ft | $1,375 |
| Veranda Green Apartments | 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom | 675 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| Mountainview Apartments | 1-bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $1,500 |
| The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 1 Bedroom | 590 Sq Ft | $1,310 |
| Flourish on Rainier | 1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI | 533 Sq Ft | $1,325 |
Cheapest Available Rainier Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Rainier Beach of Seattle, WA is the One-BR Model starting from $1,158 at Ethiopian Village. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rainier Beach is currently $1,706. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Village | One-BR | $1,158 |
| Atrium - Welcome to South Seattle’s Newest Modern Living Experience — Steps From the Light Rail | 1x1 M70 | $1,249 |
| Whisperwood Apartments | 1x1 | $1,250 |
| The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 1 Bedroom | $1,310 |
| Flourish on Rainier | Open 1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI | $1,325 |
| Greentree | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | $1,375 |
| Creston Point | Chinook | $1,390 |
| Esperanza - 55+ Affordable Senior Housing | One Bedroom | $1,400 |
| Veranda Green Apartments | 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom | $1,495 |
| Mountainview Apartments | 1-bedroom | $1,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Rainier Beach Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Rainier Beach with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Rainier Beach is at Ethiopian Village listed at $1,158.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Rainier Beach Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Rainier Beach is $1,706.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Rainier Beach Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rainier Beach is a 860 square feet unit starting from $1,250 at Whisperwood Apartments.
What is the average size for Rainier Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Rainier Beach is currently 620 sq ft.
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