Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shoreline Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $900 (23 Rentals)

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192 Shoreline
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

192 Shoreline

19022 Aurora Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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The Ballinger
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ballinger

19921 19th Ave NEShoreline, WA 98155
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Linden Highlands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Highlands

17520 Linden Ave NShoreline, WA 98133
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Norr Laken
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Norr Laken

14991 37th Ave NELake Forest Park, 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. 192 Shoreline has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. 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
192 ShorelineGoat1BR,1BA$1,099
Sunrise 11StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The Aries at Bitter LakeStudio 50 Percent AMIStudio,1BA$1,164
Highland Lofts ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shoreline, WA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shoreline area is the $2.11 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath I Model at Arabella Apartment Homes in the in the Lake Ballinger neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Shoreline apartment is the 1314 N 152nd St Model at 1314 N 152nd St, Unit F starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 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.
Arabella Apartment HomesThree Bedroom Two Bath I3BR,2BA$2.11
1314 N 152nd St, Unit F1314 N 152nd St2BR,2.5BA$2.08
2506 NE 195th Pl, Unit Upper Unit2506 NE 195th Pl2BR,1BA$2.10
Heatherstone Park Apartments2BD2BR,1BA$1.95
Promenade at the Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Viv2x1 - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.11
QUINN BY VINTAGET9611B1BR,1BA$2.36
WatercrestAqua1BR,1BA$2.37
Sunrise 111x11BR,1BA$2.20
192 ShorelineMajor1BR,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shoreline, Seattle, WA

Ranked #45

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shoreline?

The cheapest apartment in Shoreline is 192 Shoreline which is listed at $1,197, while the average apartment in Shoreline costs $2,850.

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 7 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 $593 which is $2,257 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shoreline.

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