
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Trail Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $900 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the River Trail area of Seattle.


162TEN

Polaris at Together Center

Rove

Radiate

Shadowbrook

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Hue Apartments

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Ravello

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The Carter on the Park

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8709 161st Avenue Northeast, Unit GO FL4-ID896

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8709 161st Avenue Northeast, Unit PL FL3-ID890
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8300 160th Ave NE, Unit SI FL3-ID351

Scarborough Townhomes

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8300 160th Ave NE, Unit GO FL6-ID898

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8397 158th Ave NE, Unit SI FL3-ID882

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Delano

The Knoll Redmond

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The Charles

Fireside Apartments

14638 NE 80th Pl

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Aria

Redmond Square

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River Trail, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Trail?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Trail Studio Apartments | $1,940 | $975 | $2,780 |
| River Trail 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,786 | $1,806 | $6,011 |
| River Trail 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,644 | $1,995 | $5,315 |
| River Trail 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,122 | $2,482 | $5,370 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the River Trail Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision 5 Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| 162TEN | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Polaris at Together Center | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,688 |
| Shadowbrook | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1,839 |
| Delano | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,873 |
| Radiate | S05 | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| Hue Apartments | Studio A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,905 |
| The Knoll Redmond | Affirmed | Studio,1BA | $1,913 |
| Zephyr on the Park | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| 95th Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Redmond Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| The Heron Flats and Lofts | 3 Bed/2 Bath-C1 | 3BR,2BA | $3.04 |
| Riverpark Apartments | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| Urbane | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.30 |
| Park Vista Apartments | 1st Floor 2 BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Trailwood Apartment Homes | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| The Summit | The Cascade | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Scarborough Townhomes | 2*1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.53 |
| 95th Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| LionsGate North | Kipling | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
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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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