
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (34 Rentals)
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Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)
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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 |
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South Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,467 | $850 | $5,318 |
South Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $797 | $4,339 |
South Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $952 | $8,172 |
South Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $1,075 | $3,850 |
South Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $2,031 | $3,595 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $635 |
Courtland Place | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
Hanford Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Ethiopian Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments | Studio F | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Pax Futura | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Vale Studios | Contemporary Studio Apartments - Modern and Aff... | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Skyway Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Tahoma Valley Apartments | Studio (ADA) | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
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 July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Seattle area is the $1.85 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Renovated 3 bed 1.5 bath. Modern Finishes in the in the Evansville neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value South Seattle apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Courtland Place starting at $1,978 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Mercer Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Renovated 3 bed 1.5 bath. Modern Finishes | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.85 |
Courtland Place | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
3208 Rainier Ave S, Unit 303 | 3208 Rainier Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Taylor Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath (B) | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
Mar Vista Apartments | one bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Whisperwood Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
Mercy Othello Plaza | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) | One Bedroom Homes for Seniors 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Eden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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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 $1,205.
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 $4,500.
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 290 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 $909 which is $3,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Seattle.
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