Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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Genoa
Studio Apartments

Genoa

2305 S Plum StSeattle, WA 98144
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The Roost
Studio Apartments

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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Pax Futura
Studio Apartments

Pax Futura

3702 S Hudson StSeattle, WA 98118
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Beacon Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon Hill Apartments

1815 13th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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London Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

London Apartments

3921 15th Ave SSeattle, WA 98108
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1 Bedroom Apartments

3435

3435 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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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 Four Amigos - Beloved Community priced from $797. Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable South Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four Amigos - Beloved Community1.11BR,1BA$797
Mt Baker The Maddux ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$850
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$999
NOCO ApartmentsStudio FStudio,$999
Tahoma Valley ApartmentsStudio (S2)Studio,1BA$999
Ethiopian VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,009
HiliteSEDUStudio,1BA$1,100
Vale StudiosStudio - AllStudio,1BA$1,100
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)One Bedroom Homes for Seniors 55+1BR,1BA$1,205
Koz at Othello StationType CStudio,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Seattle, WA

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Seattle area is the $2.11 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 $3,800. 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$2.11
Renovated 3 bed 1.5 bath. Modern Finishes3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.85
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.04
14th Ave S - 2bed/1bath - Beacon Hill - Re2/12BR,1BA$1.89
The Link Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Whisperwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.60
Mar Vista Apartmentsone bed1BR,1BA$2.00
Mercy Othello Plaza1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.16
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)One Bedroom Homes for Seniors 55+1BR,1BA$2.15
Four Amigos - Beloved Community1.11BR,1BA$1.65

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South Seattle, Seattle, WA

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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 $1,240.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Seattle is Four Amigos - Beloved Community which is listed at $797, while the average apartment in South Seattle costs $6,950.

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 307 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 $745 which is $6,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Seattle.

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