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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainier Beach Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (19 Rentals)
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Ethiopian Village
8323 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Park Hill Apartments
12511 69th AveSeattle, WA 98178
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Whisperwood Apartments
11844 26th Ave SSeattle, WA 98168
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from $1,240Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Koz at Othello Station
3803 S Warsaw StSeattle, WA 98118
9835 Arrowsmith Ave S
SeattleWA98118
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The Station At Othello Park
4219 S Othello StSeattle, WA 98118
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from $1,3461 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
LAKE WASHINGTON APARTMENTS
9061 Seward Park Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
4219 S Othello St
SeattleWA98118
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Esperanza - Affordable Senior Housing
6940 37th Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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from $1,3101 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 | $1,342 | $925 | $1,810 |
| Rainier Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,000 | $2,120 |
| Rainier Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,986 | $1,310 | $3,000 |
| Rainier Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $1,889 | $2,895 |
| Rainier Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,048 | $2,387 | $6,800 |
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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 Studio unit found at Ethiopian Village priced from $1,009. Koz at Othello Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Rainier Beach apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
| Koz at Othello Station | Type C | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| Cubix at Othello Apartments | Studio S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,310 |
| The Station At Othello Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,333 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainier Beach, WA
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rainier Beach area is the $2.11 price per square foot Townhome 3 bdrm Model at Rainier View Homes in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Rainier Beach apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Springbrook Reserve starting at $2,190 with a $2.06 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. |
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| Rainier View Homes | Townhome 3 bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| Springbrook Reserve | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| 8360 Wabash Ave S, Unit B | 8360 Wabash Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Taylor Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 6436 S 118th St, Unit ADU | 6436 S 118th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Mar Vista Apartments | one bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Mountainview Apartments | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Welcome to Hillview Apartments | Home at Hillview | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Creston Point | Chinook | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
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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.
- 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 $1,546.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rainier Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Rainier Beach is Ethiopian Village which is listed at $1,159, while the average apartment in Rainier Beach costs $2,387.
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 217 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 $1,253 which is $1,134 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rainier Beach.
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