
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyway Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (14 Rentals)
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Ethiopian Village
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Willow Crossing

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Skyway, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Skyway?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Skyway Studio Apartments | $1,340 | $925 | $1,750 |
Skyway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $1,115 | $2,120 |
Skyway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,310 | $2,800 |
Skyway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,371 | $1,400 | $3,145 |
Skyway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,602 | $2,387 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Skyway Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Skyway Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Skyway area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Ethiopian Village priced from $1,009. Koz at Othello Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here are the most affordable Skyway apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ethiopian Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
Koz at Othello Station | Type C | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
Cubix at Othello Apartments | Studio S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Willow Crossing | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,310 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyway, WA
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Skyway area is the $2.11 price per square foot Townhome 3 bdrm Model at Rainier View Homes in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Skyway apartment is the 8360 Wabash Ave S Model at 8360 Wabash Ave S, Unit B starting at $2,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Dunlap neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Skyway apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rainier View Homes | Townhome 3 bdrm | 3BR,2BA | $2.11 |
8360 Wabash Ave S, Unit B | 8360 Wabash Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Mercy Othello Plaza | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Taylor Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
6436 S 118th St, Unit ADU | 6436 S 118th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Mar Vista Apartments | one bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Welcome to Hillview Apartments | Home at Hillview | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Creston Point | Chinook | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Lantera Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Skyway Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Skyway?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Skyway is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Skyway?
The cheapest apartment in Skyway is Ethiopian Village which is listed at $1,159, while the average apartment in Skyway costs $2,387.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Skyway?
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 222 regular apartments in Skyway 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 Skyway?
Cheap apartments in Skyway have an average cost of $1,417 which is $970 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyway.
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