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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainier Beach Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (20 Rentals)
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$1,009 - $1,694Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ethiopian Village
8323 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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$1,2251 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1
7408 Rainier Avenue South, Unit 1
7408 Rainier Avenue SouthSeattle, WA 98118
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$1,275 - $2,273Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Greentree
6900 S 125th StSeattle, WA 98178
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Creston Point
13445 Martin Luther King Jr WaySeattle, WA 98178
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Park Hill
12511 69th AveSeattle, WA 98178
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Whisperwood Apartments
11844 26th Ave SSeattle, WA 98168
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LAKE WASHINGTON APARTMENTS
9061 Seward Park Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Esperanza - Affordable Senior Housing
6940 37th Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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$1,310 - $1,4501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)
11133 51st Ave STukwila, WA 98178
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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 | $1,444 | $1,009 | $2,190 |
| Rainier Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $1,159 | $1,900 |
| Rainier Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,861 | $1,310 | $2,850 |
| Rainier Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,279 | $1,866 | $3,850 |
| Rainier Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $2,089 | $3,595 |
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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 $650. Ethiopian Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,009. 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 | $650 |
| Ethiopian Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
| Skyway Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Greentree | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Cubix at Othello Apartments | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,280 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainier Beach, WA
As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rainier Beach area is the $2.07 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Springbrook Reserve in the in the Allentown neighborhood starting from $2,190. The second greatest value Rainier Beach apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath (B) Model at Taylor Creek Apartments starting at $1,965 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Dunlap 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. |
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| Springbrook Reserve | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Taylor Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath (B) | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Admirals Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 9286 50th Ave S, Unit 9286 50th Ave S | 9286 50th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Mar Vista Apartments | one bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Mountainview Apartments | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Whisperwood Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
| Creston Point | Chinook | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Eden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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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
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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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 $650, 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 149 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 $1,500 which is $689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rainier Beach.
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