Cheap Homes for Rent in Rainier Beach Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $800 (10 Rentals)

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ethiopian VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,009
Koz at Othello StationType CStudio,1BA$1,240
Cubix at Othello ApartmentsStudio S2Studio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainier Beach, WA

As of June 02, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rainier View HomesTownhome 3 bdrm3BR,2BA$2.11
Springbrook ReserveTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.06
8360 Wabash Ave S, Unit B8360 Wabash Ave S2BR,1BA$2.00
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.04
6436 S 118th St, Unit ADU6436 S 118th St2BR,1BA$2.19
Mar Vista Apartmentsone bed1BR,1BA$2.00
Mountainview Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$2.25
Welcome to Hillview ApartmentsHome at Hillview1BR,1BA$2.20
Creston PointChinook1BR,1BA$2.34
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rainier Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Rainier Beach?

There are currently 120 Apartments for Rent in Rainier Beach, WA with pricing that ranges from $925 to $4,400. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rainier Beach ranging from $850 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rainier Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rainier Beach ranges from $850 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,526.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rainier Beach?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rainier Beach range from $1,889 to $3,145, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,300 to $5,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,387.

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