Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (20 Rentals)

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property at 721 S Rose St

$1,100 - $1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 1

721 S Rose St

SeattleWA98108
property at 5915 S Cooper St

$1,225

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5915 S Cooper St, Unit Master BR BA

5915 S Cooper St
SeattleWA98118

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property at 3339 S Graham St

$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3339 S Graham St

SeattleWA98118
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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 Plaza Roberto Maestas priced from $818. Hong Kong Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable South Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza Roberto Maestas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$818
Hong Kong Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$880
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable CommunityOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Seattle, WA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Seattle area is the $2.26 price per square foot 8440 37th Ave S Model at 8440 37th Ave S, Unit Limited time offer in the in the Duwamish neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value South Seattle apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Kenny Apartments starting at $1,905 with a $1.91 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8440 37th Ave S, Unit Limited time offer8440 37th Ave S2BR,1BA$2.26
Kenny Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.91
Hong Kong Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.95
Skyway Park - 7041 S 116th PlUnit 2062BR,1BA$2.05
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
Plaza Roberto Maestas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
DakotaOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable CommunityOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable CommunityOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
Latitude 112A11BR,1BA$2.23

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Cut down on your commute! Discover Seattle's top neighborhoods to rent near major employers like Amazon, Meta, and Fred Hutchinson. Find your ideal work-life balance in the Emerald City.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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South Seattle, Seattle, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Seattle

What type of rentals are currently available in South Seattle?

There are currently 539 Apartments for Rent in South Seattle, WA with pricing that ranges from $594 to $14,548. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Seattle ranging from $505 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Seattle?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Seattle ranges from $505 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,895.

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