Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoDo Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (230 Rentals)

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An Lac
$1,100 - $1,500
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An Lac

1253 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98144
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Beacon View
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$1,202 - $2,252
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Beacon View

1701 12th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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900 Rainier
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$1,296 - $3,292
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900 Rainier

900 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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BEAM
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$1,357 - $4,989
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BEAM

1029 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98104
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Mason & Main
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$1,392 - $3,565
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Mason & Main

209 12th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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State Street
$1,398 - $4,055
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State Street

1700 21st Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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$1,425

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219 23rd Ave

SeattleWA98122
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5032 35th Ave SW, Unit Basement MIL

5032 35th Ave SW
SeattleWA98126

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SoDo, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available SoDo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the SoDo area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Hotel priced from $610. Milwaukee Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable SoDo apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps HotelStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$610
Milwaukee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$735
NP HotelStudioStudio,1BA$795
Alcove First HillStudio LVT - MFTEStudio,1BA$795
Alcove West SeattleStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$799
Sorento FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Plaza Roberto Maestas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$818
Hong Kong Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$850
423 TerryS StandardStudio,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoDo, WA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoDo area is the $2.24 price per square foot 2X2 Model at Terrace View in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $2,349. The second greatest value SoDo apartment is the 2 bed Model at Victorian Row Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for SoDo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terrace View2X22BR,2BA$2.24
Victorian Row Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$1.64
The Link Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Hong Kong Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.95
Plaza Roberto Maestas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
The Edge1x11BR,1BA$2.23
An LacOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.09
Gilmore Apartments1 Bedroom - 50% AMI1BR,1BA$2.23
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
Milwaukee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.24

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington, including Seattle. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap SoDo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in SoDo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in SoDo is at Alps Hotel listed at $610.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom SoDo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom SoDo Apartment is $735 at Milwaukee Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom SoDo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in SoDo is starting from $1,097 at Plaza Roberto Maestas.

What is the most affordable SoDo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap SoDo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Victorian Row Apartments and starts from $1,800.

Expert Rental Resources

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