Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seaview Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (39 Rentals)

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$1,545 - $1,795

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4532 42nd Ave SW

SeattleWA98116
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Forge West Seattle
$1,639 - $2,789
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Forge West Seattle

4435 35th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98126
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Westview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

4540 45th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116

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Sound View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sound View

4815 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Bauhaus Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bauhaus Apartments

7113 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98136
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The Blake Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Blake Apartments

5020 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98136
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Mural
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mural

4727 42nd Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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California Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

California Court

6900 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98136
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Adell Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adell Apartments

4532 SW 42nd AveSeattle, WA 98116
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West 206 Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West 206 Apartments

2301 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Skylark Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skylark Apartments

4830 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Seaview, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Seaview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Seaview area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient Studio Building in the Heart of West Seattle priced from $825. Avalon Micro Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Seaview apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient Studio Building in the Heart of West SeattleStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$825
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$850
Fauntleroy Lofts - West Seattle Micros. 3-12 month leases.MICRO MFTEStudio,1BA$895
Altamira ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,177
Montisi ApartmentsStudio - 281 sqftStudio,1BA$1,192
Junction CentralStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,325
Studio In Central West Seattle1x1 R1BR,1BA$1,350
MarisStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,495
AJStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
The Blake ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S1 MFTEStudio,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seaview, WA

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seaview area is the $2.32 price per square foot 6015 California Ave SW Model at 6015 California Ave SW, Unit 2bedroom in the in the Riverview neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Seaview apartment is the Two Bedroom Plan 9 Model at Upton Flats starting at $3,025 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the Delridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Seaview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6015 California Ave SW, Unit 2bedroom6015 California Ave SW2BR,2BA$2.32
Upton FlatsTwo Bedroom Plan 92BR,2BA$2.99
Elan 41San Juan2BR,1BA$2.70
West Side Flats South1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.58
Fairway Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Altamira Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Green Acres Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.64
Avalon West Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.85
Strata on California1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.81
MuralOpen A - MFTE1BR,1BA$2.61

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Seaview, Seattle, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Seaview Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Seaview?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Seaview is at Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient Studio Building in the Heart of West Seattle listed at $825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Seaview Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Seaview Apartment is $1,350 at Studio In Central West Seattle.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Seaview Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Seaview is starting from $1,950 at Green Acres Apartments.

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