Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Trail Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,100 (37 Rentals)

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Parkside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

16910-16920 NE 80th StRedmond, WA 98052
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Porch + Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Porch + Park

16050 Cleveland StRedmond, WA 98052
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Delano
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delano

7805 170th Pl NERedmond, WA 98052
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Ravello
Studio Apartments

Ravello

16180 NE 80th StRedmond, WA 98052
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Sunset Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Apartments

17141 NE 80th StRedmond, WA 98052
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Heritage Woods
2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Woods

16518 NE 91st StRedmond, WA 98052
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River Trail, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Trail Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Trail area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Vision 5 Apartments priced from $1,145. 162TEN has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable River Trail apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vision 5 Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,145
162TEN0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,325
DelanoStudioStudio,1BA$1,590
Trailwood Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1,720
Riverpark ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$1,750
The Knoll RedmondAffirmedStudio,1BA$1,802
RadiateS04Studio,1BA$1,820
VeloceA5Studio,1BA$1,841
The CharlesS1 AffordableStudio,1BA$1,906
RavelloOpen One Bedroom 0EStudio,1BA$1,935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Trail, WA

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Trail area is the $2.71 price per square foot 3x1.5 1060 TH Model at Scarborough Townhomes in the in the North Rose Hill neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value River Trail apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Samara Redmond starting at $2,695 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Downtown Redmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Trail apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Scarborough Townhomes3x1.5 1060 TH3BR,1.5BA$2.71
Samara Redmond2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.57
Broadstone VegaB12 ARCH Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.84
VeloceB112BR,2BA$2.97
The SummitThe Newcastle2BR,1.5BA$2.67
Heritage Woods2x12BR,1BA$2.10
Park Vista Apartments1 Bed + Den 1.5 Bathrooms1BR,1.5BA$2.60
Elan RedmondA101BR,1.5BA$2.92
Trailwood Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$2.47
ShadowbrookCedar1BR,1BA$2.57

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River Trail, Seattle, WA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Washington, including Seattle. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Trail Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in River Trail?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Trail is under $1,935.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Trail?

The cheapest apartment in River Trail is Shadowbrook which is listed at $1,719, while the average apartment in River Trail costs $4,935.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Trail?

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 7 regular apartments in River Trail 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 River Trail?

Cheap apartments in River Trail have an average cost of $127 which is $4,808 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Trail.

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