Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ranier View Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (15 Rentals)

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Flourish on Rainier
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Flourish on Rainier

7930 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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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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Cheapest Available Ranier View Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ranier View area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Ethiopian Village priced from $1,009. Flourish on Rainier has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,164. Here are the most affordable Ranier View apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ethiopian VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,009
Flourish on RainierStudio 50 Percent AMIStudio,1BA$1,164
GreentreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Park Hill1 Bed 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$1,290
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ranier View, WA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ranier View 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 Ranier View apartment is the 361 Earlington Ave SW Model at 361 Earlington Ave SW starting at $2,295 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Spring Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ranier View apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Springbrook ReserveTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.07
361 Earlington Ave SW361 Earlington Ave SW3BR,2BA$2.17
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.96
6436 S 118th St, Unit ADU6436 S 118th St2BR,1BA$2.19
Whisperwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.60
Sunset ViewA11BR,1BA$1.90
Mar Vista Apartmentsone bed1BR,1BA$2.00
Park Hill1 Bed 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$1.83
Welcome to Hillview ApartmentsHome at Hillview1BR,1BA$2.20
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ranier View, Seattle, WA

Ranked #80

Among neighborhoods in Seattle, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ranier View Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ranier View?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ranier View is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ranier View?

The cheapest apartment in Ranier View is Ethiopian Village which is listed at $1,159, while the average apartment in Ranier View costs $6,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ranier View?

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 174 regular apartments in Ranier View 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 Ranier View?

Cheap apartments in Ranier View have an average cost of $1,483 which is $5,467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ranier View.

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