
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skyway Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (54 Rentals)
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Polaris at Rainier Beach

Ethiopian Village

Willow Crossing

6241 S 129th St

Whisperwood Apartments

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8306 Wabash Ave S, Unit 8306, Unit 8306

Park Hill

Atrium - Welcome to South Seattle’s Newest Modern Living Experience — Steps From the Light Rail

4219 S Othello St, Unit SI FL6-ID786
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Greentree

12405 80th Ave S

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12405 80th Ave S, Unit Basement, Unit Basement

4219 S Othello St, Unit SI FL3-ID874

Esperanza - 55+ Affordable Senior Housing

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The Station At Othello Park

12722 76th Ave S, Unit 202

8230 S 132nd St

Hillview Apartments

8316 49th Ave S
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9411 50th Ave S

8330 Wabash Ave S

Lake Washington Apartments

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8306 Wabash Ave S, Unit Wabash, Unit Wabash

8230 S 132nd St

Taylor Creek Apartments

4219 S Othello St, Unit SI FL3-ID875

Eden Apartments

Samaki Commons

Bryn Mawr Plaza Apartments
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Henderson Arms Apartments

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Flourish on Rainier

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Admirals Apartments

7001 Rainier Ave S

J & E Apartments

Paradise Court

6511 Apartments

Colony Surf
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Mar Vista Apartments

Via Apartments

7041 S 116th Pl

Mercy Othello Plaza

Emerald City Commons

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

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Veranda Green Apartments

114 NW 3rd Pl

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400 Taylor Ave NW

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 | $1,133 | $1,009 | $1,608 |
| Skyway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $807 | $10,000+ |
| Skyway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $1,310 | $3,295 |
| Skyway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,458 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Skyway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,871 | $3,950 | $7,792 |
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There are currently 54 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 Eden Apartments priced from $525. Samaki Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $924. Here are the most affordable Skyway apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $525 |
| Samaki Commons | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $924 |
| Ethiopian Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
| Koz at Othello Station | Type A | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Whisperwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Cubix at Othello Apartments | Studio S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Polaris at Rainier Beach | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Flourish on Rainier | Studio 50 Percent AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Atrium - Welcome to South Seattle’s Newest Modern Living Experience — Steps From the Light Rail | 1x1 C | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skyway, WA
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Skyway area is the $1.37 price per square foot 9411 50th Ave S Model at 9411 50th Ave S in the in the Dunlap neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Skyway apartment is the 400 Taylor Ave NW Model at 400 Taylor Ave NW starting at $1,995 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Kennydale 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9411 50th Ave S | 9411 50th Ave S | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 400 Taylor Ave NW | 400 Taylor Ave NW | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Taylor Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Foster Commons | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 6511 Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 11636 59th Ave S | 11636 59th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 12405 80th Ave S, Unit Basement | 12405 80th Ave S | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Samaki Commons | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Whisperwood Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.57 |
| 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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Skyway?
The cheapest apartment in Skyway is Ethiopian Village which is listed at $1,158, while the average apartment in Skyway costs $5,871.
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 115 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 $1,233 which is $4,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skyway.
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