Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (75 Rentals)

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Encore
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$1,461 - $7,368Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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4689 Martin Luther King Jr Way SSeattle, WA 98108
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Eden Apartments
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Eden Apartments

8401 Rainier Pl SSeattle, WA 98118
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Genoa
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2305 S Plum StSeattle, WA 98144
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Samaki Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Samaki Commons

3908 S Kenyon StSeattle, WA 98118
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The Roost
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The Roost

901 Hiawatha Pl SSeattle, WA 98144
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Leschi House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Leschi House

1011 S Weller StSeattle, WA 98104
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South Seattle, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Seattle area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eden Apartments priced from $635. Courtland Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $774. Here are the most affordable South Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$635
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$774
Mt Baker The Maddux ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$850
Samaki Commons3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$924
NOCO ApartmentsStudio EStudio,1BA$995
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$999
SummerstoneMHA StudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Vale StudiosStudios -MFTEStudio,1BA$1,100
Cubix at Othello ApartmentsStudio S2Studio,1BA$1,199
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)One Bedroom Homes for Seniors 55+1BR,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Seattle, WA

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Seattle area is the $1.83 price per square foot 7101 Highland Park Way SW Model at 7101 Highland Park Way SW, Unit A in the in the Delridge neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value South Seattle apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at Renovated 3 bed 1.5 bath. Modern Finishes starting at $2,500 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Evansville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7101 Highland Park Way SW, Unit A7101 Highland Park Way SW3BR,2BA$1.83
Renovated 3 bed 1.5 bath. Modern Finishes3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.85
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
Skyway Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.02
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.92
Avilon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.88
Mar Vista Apartmentsone bed1BR,1BA$2.00
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.95
Whisperwood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.90
Samaki Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Washington, including Seattle. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,205.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Seattle?

The cheapest apartment in South Seattle is Eden Apartments which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in South Seattle costs $5,739.

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 279 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 $793 which is $4,946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Seattle.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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