Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainier Beach Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (55 Rentals)

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8360 Wabash Ave S, Unit B
$2,000
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8360 Wabash Ave S, Unit B

8360 Wabash Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Eden Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Apartments

8401 Rainier Pl SSeattle, WA 98118

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Austin Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Austin Building

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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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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 Cubix at Othello Apartments priced from $780. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cubix at Othello ApartmentsStudio S4Studio,1BA$780
Ethiopian VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,009
Samaki Commons3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1,161
Flourish on RainierStudio 50 Percent AMIStudio,1BA$1,205
Atrium Court1x1 A601BR,1BA$1,246
Cambridge Park VillaSpruce1BR,1BA$1,329
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,380
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
GreentreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,396

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainier Beach, WA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rainier Beach area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Whisperwood Apartments in the in the Evansville neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Rainier Beach apartment is the 5306 S Fletcher St Model at 5306 S Fletcher St, Unit Davies Apartment starting at $2,250 with a $2.21 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Whisperwood Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.41
5306 S Fletcher St, Unit Davies Apartment5306 S Fletcher St1BR,1BA$2.21
400 Taylor Ave NW400 Taylor Ave NW2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Cambridge Park VillaCottonwood2BR,1BA$2.17
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.09
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Foster CommonsB12BR,1BA$2.20
11636 59th Ave S, Unit 211636 59th Ave S2BR,1BA$2.13
Skyway Park - 7041 S 116th PlUnit 2062BR,1BA$2.09
Park Hill1 Bed 1 Bath E1BR,1BA$1.97

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

Cut down on your commute! Discover Seattle's top neighborhoods to rent near major employers like Amazon, Meta, and Fred Hutchinson. Find your ideal work-life balance in the Emerald City.

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Seattle, WA | Find Seattle Off-Campus Student Housing at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA

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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,396.

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 $2,116.

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 80 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 $1,150 which is $966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rainier Beach.

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