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Beacon View
$1,102 - $2,252
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Beacon View

1701 12th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Pratt Park
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$1,369 - $3,334
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1800 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98144
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BEAM
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$1,391 - $3,364
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1029 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98104
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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 2 Beds unit found at Milwaukee Apartments priced from $600. Alps Hotel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $610. Here are the most affordable SoDo apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Milwaukee Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$600
Alps HotelStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$610
Sorento FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Alcove First Hill - Efficient and Convenient Apartment in Alcove First HillStudio Basement - MFTEStudio,1BA$812
Soleil ApartmentsSTUDIO 2Studio,1BA$825
Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient Studio Building in the Heart of West SeattleStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$825
Hong Kong Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$850
Bode at Luna ParkMicroStudio,1BA$895
Louisa HotelIncome Restricted, Studio.Studio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoDo, WA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoDo area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2X2 Model at Terrace View in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value SoDo apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Plaza Roberto Maestas starting at $1,097 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the West 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$2.28
Plaza Roberto Maestas2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
City Views1 Bed 1 Bath with Den1BR,1BA$1.95
Pacific Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.14
Triad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.29
Gilmore Apartments1 Bedroom - 50% AMI1BR,1BA$2.14
The EdgeJr 1x11BR,1BA$2.24
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
An LacStudioStudio ,1BA$2.11
Louisa HotelStudio ApartmentsStudio ,1BA$2.15

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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 $600 at Milwaukee Apartments.

What is the most affordable SoDo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap SoDo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 13th & Fir APARTMENTS and starts from $2,130.

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