Cheap Homes for Rent in the SoDo Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (38 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the SoDo area of Seattle.

property at 300 10th Ave

$1,395

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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300 10th Ave

SeattleWA98122
property at 219 23rd Ave

$1,425

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$1,425
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$1,425

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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219 23rd Ave

SeattleWA98122
property at 5032 35th Ave SW

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5032 35th Ave SW, Unit Basement MIL

5032 35th Ave SW
SeattleWA98126

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property at 730 26th Ave S

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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730 26th Ave S

SeattleWA98144

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property at 121 Stewart St

$1,830 - $3,100

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121 Stewart St

SeattleWA98101
property at 450 S Main St

$1,850

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$1,850
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 19

450 S Main St, Unit 1305

450 S Main St
SeattleWA98104

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about SoDo

What type of rentals are currently available in SoDo?

There are currently 639 Apartments for Rent in SoDo, WA with pricing that ranges from $625 to $23,969. There are also 126 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in SoDo ranging from $505 to $6,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in SoDo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in SoDo ranges from $505 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,421.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in SoDo?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in SoDo range from $1,175 to $23,969, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,065 to $6,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,311.

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