Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shoreline Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $900 (88 Rentals)

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3030 Lake City
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$1,373 - $2,238
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3030 Lake City

3030 NE 143rd StSeattle, WA 98125
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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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Viv
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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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Jackson Manor
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Jackson Manor

1516-1526 NE 143rd StSeattle, WA 98125
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Nelson Apartments
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Nelson Apartments

14300 Greenwood Ave NSeattle, WA 98133

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ION Town Center
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$1,399 - $3,618
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ION Town Center

18004 Midvale Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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The LINE
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$1,472 - $3,047
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The LINE

132 NE 145th StShoreline, WA 98155
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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. The Blakely at Echo Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. 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
The Blakely at Echo Lake1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Altaire at Jackson ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,208
The Aries at Bitter Lake1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,240
OctaviaVV-One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Arabella Apartment HomesStudio IStudio,1BA$1,299
PacelineOpen 1x11BR,1BA$1,327
Sunrise 111x1 Afforable1BR,1BA$1,350
VivStudio - 60% AMIStudio,1BA$1,353
192 ShorelineJammer1BR,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shoreline, WA

As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shoreline area is the $2.12 price per square foot Coastline Model at Watercrest in the in the Olympic Hills neighborhood starting from $2,247. The second greatest value Shoreline apartment is the 2BDRM Model at Highland Lofts Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Lake Ballinger 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.
WatercrestCoastline2BR,2BA$2.12
Highland Lofts Apartments2BDRM2BR,2BA$2.28
Jackson Manor2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.95
Arabella Apartment Homes IITwo Bedroom One Bath II2BR,1BA$2.12
MalmoOpen 1 BedroomStudio ,1BA$2.04
Mirrorwood Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.05
Sunrise 111x1 Afforable1BR,1BA$1.99
OctaviaVE-One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.29
PacelineOpen 1x11BR,1BA$2.32
The Blakely at Echo Lake1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.41

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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 $1,355.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shoreline?

The cheapest apartment in Shoreline is The Blakely at Echo Lake which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Shoreline costs $8,158.

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 66 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 $767 which is $7,391 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shoreline.

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