Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shoreline Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $900 (93 Rentals)

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3030 Lake City
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$1,333 - $1,903
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3030 Lake City

3030 NE 143rd StSeattle, WA 98125
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14300 32nd Ave NE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14300 32nd Ave NE

14300 32nd Ave NESeattle, WA 98125

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Viv
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Viv

14200 Linden Ave NSeattle, WA 98133
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Bode @ Lake City
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Bode @ Lake City

14337 32nd Ave NESeattle, WA 98125
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Nelson Apartments
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Nelson Apartments

14300 Greenwood Ave NSeattle, WA 98133
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1516-1526 NE 143rd St
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1516-1526 NE 143rd St

1516-1526 NE 143rd StSeattle, WA 98125
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Woodview Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodview Apartments

20427 19th Ave NESeattle, WA 98155
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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ION Town Center
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$1,475 - $3,150
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ION Town Center

18004 Midvale Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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The Line
$1,522 - $3,087
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The Line

132 NE 145th StShoreline, WA 98155
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Alta Norra
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$1,530 - $3,593
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Alta Norra

17712 15th Ave NEShoreline, WA 98155
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Linden Highlands
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$1,568 - $1,980
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Linden Highlands

17520 Linden Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Shoreline, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shoreline Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shoreline area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Interurban Lofts (micro housing) priced from $950. Altaire at Jackson Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Shoreline apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Interurban Lofts (micro housing)Economical housing option, partially furnished,...Studio,1BA$950
Altaire at Jackson ParkStudioStudio,1BA$999
Sunrise 111x1 Afforable1BR,1BA$1,275
The Aries at Bitter LakeStudio 60 Percent AMIStudio,1BA$1,295
VivStudio - 60% AMIStudio,1BA$1,299
The Blakely at Echo Lake1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,299
3030 Lake City0x1Studio,1BA$1,333
Arabella Apartment HomesStudio IStudio,1BA$1,369
Mirrorwood Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Windinbrook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shoreline, WA

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shoreline area is the $1.61 price per square foot T9632A Model at QUINN BY VINTAGE in the in the East Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Shoreline apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Malmo starting at $2,295 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Shoreline neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shoreline apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
QUINN BY VINTAGET9632A3BR,2BA$1.61
Malmo2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.35
19837 25th Ave NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.88
Arabella Apartment Homes IITwo Bedroom One Bath II2BR,1BA$2.22
Promenade at the Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.96
WatercrestAqua1BR,1BA$2.19
Mirrorwood Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.05
Sunrise 111x11BR,1BA$1.95
Windinbrook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33
Altaire at Jackson ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$2.34

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Shoreline, Seattle, and the greater Seattle area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shoreline Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shoreline?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shoreline is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shoreline?

The cheapest apartment in Shoreline is Altaire at Jackson Park which is listed at $1,208, while the average apartment in Shoreline costs $8,154.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shoreline?

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 57 regular apartments in Shoreline 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 Shoreline?

Cheap apartments in Shoreline have an average cost of $670 which is $7,484 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shoreline.

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