
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyway Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (56 Rentals)
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5629 S Bangor St

Willow Crossing

Whisperwood Apartments

9835 Arrowsmith Ave S

5915 S Cooper St, Unit Master BR BA

Atrium Court

Polaris at Rainier Beach

9215 56th Ave S, Unit 2

Greentree
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The Station At Othello Park

Esperanza - 55+ Affordable Senior Housing

Park Hill

12401 Renton Ave S, Unit 101

Hillview Apartments

8223 S 123rd St, Unit Lower unit

8316 49th Ave S

Lake Washington Apartments

Taylor Creek Apartments

9275 51st Ave S, Unit A
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Mercy Othello Plaza

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4219 S Othello St, Unit SI FL6-ID786

8711 S 114th St, Unit 4

8711 S 114th St, Unit 4A

8711 S 114th St, Unit 1A

6438 S 118th St

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Flourish on Rainier

Admirals Apartments

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6511 Apartments

7001 Rainier Ave S

J & E Apartments

Paradise Court

12600 57th Ave S
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Colony Surf

Austin Building

Skyway Park - 7041 S 116th Pl

Emerald City Commons

3708 S Perry St

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The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)

Vintage at The Overlook - 55+ Senior Community

4012 S 130th St, Unit 102

114 NW 3rd Pl

Foster Commons
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyway Studio Apartments | $1,297 | $1,050 | $1,940 |
| Skyway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $1,249 | $2,800 |
| Skyway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,036 | $1,380 | $4,251 |
| Skyway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,639 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Skyway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,594 | $8,594 | $8,594 |
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There are currently 56 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 Koz at Othello Station priced from $1,100. Cubix at Othello Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Skyway apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koz at Othello Station | Type E | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Cubix at Othello Apartments | Studio S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Willow Crossing | Open 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Flourish on Rainier | Studio 50 Percent AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Atrium Court | 1x1 A60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,246 |
| Whisperwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Polaris at Rainier Beach | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,380 |
| Greentree | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,396 |
| The Station At Othello Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyway, WA
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Skyway area is the $2.00 price per square foot 400 Taylor Ave NW Model at 400 Taylor Ave NW in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Skyway apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath C Model at Park Hill starting at $1,700 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Allentown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 Taylor Ave NW | 400 Taylor Ave NW | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Park Hill | 2 Bed 1 Bath C | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Foster Commons | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Whisperwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Skyway Park - 7041 S 116th Pl | Unit 206 | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Taylor Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Mercy Othello Plaza | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Hillview Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Vintage at The Overlook - 55+ Senior Community | 1 Bedroom ADA | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
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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 $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Skyway?
The cheapest apartment in Skyway is Willow Crossing which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Skyway costs $8,594.
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 69 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 $904 which is $7,690 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyway.
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