Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainier Beach Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (53 Rentals)

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9411 50th Ave S
$1,600 - $2,325
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

9411 50th Ave S

9411 50th Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Eden Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Apartments

8401 Rainier Pl SSeattle, WA 98118

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Samaki Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Samaki Commons

3908 S Kenyon StSeattle, WA 98118
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Flourish on Rainier
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Flourish on Rainier

7930 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Skyway Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Skyway Apartments

11660 Renton Ave SSeattle, WA 98178
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J & E Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

J & E Apartments

7900 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Paradise Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Paradise Court

4532 S Henderson StSeattle, WA 98118
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Mar Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mar Vista Apartments

9215 56th Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Colony Surf
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colony Surf

9551 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Via Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Via Apartments

4836 S Austin StSeattle, WA 98118

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Emerald City Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald City Commons

7700-7722 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Veranda Green Apartments
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$1,350 - $2,062
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$1,350 - $2,062
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Veranda Green Apartments

11301 26th Ave SBurien, WA 98168
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Woodridge Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodridge Park

12400 28th Ave SBurien, WA 98168
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Taylor West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor West Apartments

401 Taylor Pl NWRenton, WA 98057
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Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA Local Guide

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. Samaki Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here are the most affordable Rainier Beach apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ethiopian VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,009
Samaki Commons3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1,105
Cubix at Othello ApartmentsStudio S2Studio,1BA$1,195
Polaris at Rainier BeachS1Studio,1BA$1,199
Flourish on RainierStudio 50 Percent AMIStudio,1BA$1,205
Atrium - Welcome to South Seattle’s Newest Modern Living Experience — Steps From the Light Rail1x1 M701BR,1BA$1,249
Whisperwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,250
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,310
GreentreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,333
Veranda Green ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainier Beach, WA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rainier Beach area is the $1.37 price per square foot 9411 50th Ave S Model at 9411 50th Ave S in the in the Dunlap neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Rainier Beach apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Springbrook Reserve starting at $2,200 with a $2.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9411 50th Ave S9411 50th Ave S3BR,2BA$1.37
Springbrook ReserveTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.09
400 Taylor Ave NW400 Taylor Ave NW2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Foster CommonsB12BR,1BA$2.20
Whisperwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.45
Samaki Commons2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.23
Cambridge Park VillaSpruce1BR,1BA$2.21
Creston PointChinook1BR,1BA$2.30
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rainier Beach?

The cheapest apartment in Rainier Beach is Ethiopian Village which is listed at $1,158, while the average apartment in Rainier Beach costs $18,565.

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 99 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 $1,338 which is $17,227 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rainier Beach.

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