Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shoreline Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $999 (92 Rentals)

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3030 Lake City
$1,418 - $2,088

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3030 Lake City

3030 NE 143rd StSeattle, WA 98125
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property at 14346 32nd Ave NE
$1,352 - $1,421
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14346 32nd Ave NE

SeattleWA98125
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Viv
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Viv

14200 Linden Ave NSeattle, WA 98133

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14300 32nd Ave NE
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14300 32nd Ave NE

14300 32nd Ave NESeattle, WA 98125
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Bode @ Lake City
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bode @ Lake City

14337 32nd Ave NESeattle, WA 98125
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Mirrorwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mirrorwood Apartments

14371 30th Ave NESeattle, 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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Nelson Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nelson Apartments

14300 Greenwood Ave NSeattle, WA 98133

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$1,100

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3611 NE 205th St

Lake Forest ParkWA98155
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ION Town Center
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$1,413 - $4,106

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ION Town Center

18004 Midvale Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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Linden Highlands
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$1,422 - $2,270

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Linden Highlands

17520 Linden Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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Echo Lake Apartments
$1,501 - $5,934

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Echo Lake Apartments

1150 N 192nd StShoreline, WA 98133
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The LINE
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$1,528 - $3,108

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The LINE

132 NE 145th StShoreline, WA 98155
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Alta Norra
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$1,671 - $3,868

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Alta Norra

17712 15th Ave NEShoreline, WA 98155
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Cheapest Available Shoreline Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shoreline area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Altaire at Jackson Park priced from $999. Viv has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable Shoreline apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altaire at Jackson ParkStudioStudio, 1BA$999
VivStudio - 60% AMIStudio, 1BA$1,149
Sunrise 11StudioStudio, 1BA$1,150
The Aries at Bitter LakeStudio 50 Percent AMIStudio, 1BA$1,164
The Blakely at Echo Lake1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,199
Arabella Apartment HomesStudio IStudio, 1BA$1,365
Bode @ Lake CityStudioStudio, 1BA$1,395
Executive EstatesOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,405
Postmark ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio, 1BA$1,415
OctaviaOne Bedroom C1BR, 1BA$1,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shoreline, WA

As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shoreline area is the $2.14 price per square foot 14705 31st Ave NE Model at 14705 31st Ave NE, Unit Unit B in the Shoreline neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Shoreline apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at 20107 Whitman Ave N in the Shoreline neighborhood starting at $2,550 with a $2.10 price per square foot. 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.
14705 31st Ave NE, Unit Unit B14705 31st Ave NE2BR, 2BA$2.14
20107 Whitman Ave N2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$2.10
2506 NE 195th Pl2506 NE 195th Pl2BR, 1BA$2.09
Greenwood Place Apartments3112BR, 2BA$2.25
Arabella Apartment Homes IITwo Bedroom One Bath II2BR, 1BA$2.22
Promenade at the Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1.90
Ballinger Place, LLC1x1 W/D1BR, 1BA$2.29
QUINN BY VINTAGET9611A1BR, 1BA$2.27
OctaviaOne Bedroom C1BR, 1BA$2.32
Sunrise 11StudioStudio, 1BA$2.09

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,415.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shoreline?

The cheapest apartment in Shoreline is Viv which is listed at $1,188, while the average apartment in Shoreline costs $2,080.

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 40 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 $822 which is $1,258 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shoreline.

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