Cheap Homes for Rent in SoDo Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (21 Rentals)

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

property at 2215 E Marion St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2215 E Marion St

SeattleWA98122
property at 829 23rd Ave

$1,100

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829 23rd Ave, Unit Studio

829 23rd Ave
SeattleWA98122

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property at 300 10th Ave

$1,425 - $1,495

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300 10th Ave

SeattleWA98122
property at 219 23rd Ave

$1,550

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$1,550
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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219 23rd Ave

SeattleWA98122

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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 Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable SoDo apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps HotelStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$610
Milwaukee ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$635
Plaza Roberto Maestas2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$695
Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient Studio Building in the Heart of West SeattleStudioStudio,1BA$750
Alcove First Hill - Efficient and Convenient Apartment in Alcove First HillStudio Basement - MFTEStudio,1BA$812

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoDo, WA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoDo area is the $1.95 price per square foot 2x2 C Model at Verse Seattle — Modern Living at the Heartbeat of the Central District in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $2,050. 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.
Verse Seattle — Modern Living at the Heartbeat of the Central District2x2 C2BR,2BA$1.95
Victorian Row Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$1.64
Plaza Roberto Maestas2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.71
The Link Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.27
The Edge1x11BR,1BA$2.23
An LacOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.09
34351BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.16
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsA071BR,1BA$2.22
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
Louisa HotelStudio ApartmentsStudio ,1BA$2.15

Frequently Asked Questions about SoDo

What type of rentals are currently available in SoDo?

There are currently 618 Apartments for Rent in SoDo, WA with pricing that ranges from $610 to $23,969. There are also 118 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in SoDo ranging from $505 to $7,000.

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 $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,495.

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 $1,135 to $23,969, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,295 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,311.

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