Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Trail Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $900 (47 Rentals)

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$2,017 - $3,664
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Everlight

8709 161st Ave NERedmond, WA 98052
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Allez Apartments
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$2,173 - $2,884
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Allez Apartments

8397 158th Ave NERedmond, WA 98052
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The Carter on the Park
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$2,202 - $4,366
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The Carter on the Park

7508 159th Pl NERedmond, WA 98052
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Delano
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delano

7805 170th Pl NERedmond, WA 98052
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The Knoll Redmond
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Knoll Redmond

15325 Redmond WayRedmond, WA 98052

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Broadstone Vega
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadstone Vega

16135 NE 85th StRedmond, WA 98052
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The Charles
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Charles

8065 161st Ave NERedmond, WA 98052
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Sunset Apartments
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Sunset Apartments

17141 NE 80th StRedmond, WA 98052
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Aria
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Aria

7705 168th Ave NERedmond, WA 98052
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Redmond Square
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Redmond Square

7977 170th Ave NERedmond, WA 98052
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The Triangle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Triangle

16450 Redmond WayRedmond, WA 98052

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Elan Redmond
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Elan Redmond

16325 Cleveland StRedmond, WA 98052
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Johnson Place
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Johnson Place

8402 165th Ave NERedmond, WA 98052

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 $975. 162TEN has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable River Trail apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vision 5 Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$975
162TEN0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
Polaris at Together CenterStudioStudio,1BA$1,688
ShadowbrookJuniper1BR,1BA$1,839
DelanoStudioStudio,1BA$1,873
RadiateS05Studio,1BA$1,875
Hue ApartmentsStudio A3Studio,1BA$1,905
The Knoll RedmondAffirmedStudio,1BA$1,913
Zephyr on the ParkS2Studio,1BA$2,095
95th Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Trail, WA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Trail area is the $1.86 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Redmond Square in the in the Downtown Redmond neighborhood starting from $2,770. The second greatest value River Trail apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath-C1 Model at The Heron Flats and Lofts starting at $4,256 with a $3.04 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.
Redmond SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.86
The Heron Flats and Lofts3 Bed/2 Bath-C13BR,2BA$3.04
Riverpark ApartmentsB62BR,2BA$2.90
Urbane2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.30
Park Vista Apartments1st Floor 2 BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.88
Trailwood Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$2.62
The SummitThe Cascade2BR,2BA$2.29
Scarborough Townhomes2*1.52BR,1.5BA$2.53
95th Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$2.49
LionsGate NorthKipling1BR,1BA$3.30

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River Trail, Seattle, WA

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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 $2,100.

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

The cheapest apartment in River Trail is Shadowbrook which is listed at $1,839, while the average apartment in River Trail costs $4,293.

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 1 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 $146 which is $4,147 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Trail.

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