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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainier Beach Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (12 Rentals)
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7536 Renton Ave S
SeattleWA98118
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13445 Martin Luther King Jr WaySeattle, WA 98178
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7408 Rainier Avenue South, Unit 3
7408 Rainier Avenue SouthSeattle, WA 98118
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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 | $1,600 | $1,310 | $2,200 |
| Rainier Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $900 | $2,425 |
| Rainier Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $1,310 | $2,800 |
| Rainier Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $1,766 | $2,900 |
| Rainier Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,184 | $1,989 | $2,339 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rainier Beach Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Rainier Beach Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rainier Beach area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eden Apartments priced from $635. Samaki Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $924. Here are the most affordable Rainier Beach apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $635 |
| Samaki Commons | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $924 |
| Creston Point | Snoqualmie | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Cubix at Othello Apartments | Studio S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,310 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainier Beach, WA
As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rainier Beach area is the $2.16 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at Skyway Apartments in the in the Dunlap neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Rainier Beach apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Springbrook Reserve starting at $2,190 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Allentown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rainier Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyway Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Springbrook Reserve | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Park Hill | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Taylor Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath (A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Foster Commons | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Mar Vista Apartments | one bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Admirals Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Whisperwood Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
| Creston Point | Chinook | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Samaki Commons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRainier Beach, Seattle, WA
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Rainier Beach Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rainier Beach Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rainier Beach?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rainier Beach is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rainier Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Rainier Beach is Eden Apartments which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in Rainier Beach costs $2,189.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rainier Beach?
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 154 regular apartments in Rainier Beach 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 Rainier Beach?
Cheap apartments in Rainier Beach have an average cost of $1,582 which is $607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rainier Beach.
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