
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $634 (57 Rentals)


Polaris at Rainier Beach

Courtland Place

NOCO Apartments

Symphony Apartments

Willow Crossing

Whisperwood Apartments

622 Rainier Ave S

622 Rainier Ave S

Admirals Apartments
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4219 S Othello St

4219 S Othello St

Tahoma Valley Apartments

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Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments

Esperanza - 55+ Affordable Senior Housing

Paradise Apartments

Mercy Othello Plaza
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Plaza Roberto Maestas

Eden Apartments

SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable Community

Henderson Arms Apartments

Leschi House

Arrowhead Gardens Senior Living Apartments

Samaki Commons

Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable Community

Beacon Hill Apartments
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Skyway Apartments

Dakota

3435

Garden Court Apartments

London Apartments

Pinnacle Apartments

Avilon

Golden Leaf Apartments

Holgate 12 Apartments
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Crestview

Cascade Court Apartments

J & E Apartments

Appletree Place Apartments

Kenmark Apartments

Pali Apartments

Charlemagne Apartments

Rainier Vista

6511 Apartments

5320 Martin Luther King Jr Way S
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South Seattle, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Seattle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,496 | $594 | $4,427 |
South Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $634 | $6,111 |
| South Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $890 | $5,264 |
| South Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $1,889 | $7,172 |
| South Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,929 | $3,000 | $4,859 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Seattle Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Seattle?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Seattle is under $1,164.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Seattle?
The cheapest apartment in South Seattle is Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) which is listed at $634, while the average apartment in South Seattle costs $7,469.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Seattle?
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 188 regular apartments in South Seattle 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 South Seattle?
Cheap apartments in South Seattle have an average cost of $716 which is $6,753 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Seattle.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA
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I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.

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I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. Whether you're new to Seattle or grew up here, the neighborhood where you live makes a huge difference while attending college.

Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!