Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $520 (23 Rentals)

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property at 5915 S Cooper St
$975

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$975

Total Monthly Price$975
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5915 S Cooper St, Unit Middle Bedroom

5915 S Cooper St
SeattleWA98118
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property at 668 S Lane St
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 5
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668 S Lane St, Unit Seattle 312

668 S Lane St
SeattleWA98104

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 $655. 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
Eden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$655
Hong Kong Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
Mt Baker The Maddux ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$895
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Flourish on RainierStudio 50 Percent AMIStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Seattle, WA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Seattle area is the $2.05 price per square foot C1 Model at Latitude 112 in the in the Shorewood neighborhood starting from $2,373. The second greatest value South Seattle apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Admirals Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Brighton 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.
Latitude 112C13BR,2BA$2.05
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.48
Whisperwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.57
Jericho Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.09
Hong Kong Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
1484 S Columbian Way2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.14
Prime Property1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.12
Rail Apartments2nd Floor 1 bd1BR,1BA$2.28
34351BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.16
8805 14TH AVE S APT 6, Unit #28805 14TH AVE S APT 61BR,1BA$2.24

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South Seattle, Seattle, WA

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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Seattle

What type of rentals are currently available in South Seattle?

There are currently 559 Apartments for Rent in South Seattle, WA with pricing that ranges from $594 to $23,243. There are also 116 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Seattle ranging from $520 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 $520 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,536.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Seattle?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Seattle range from $1,600 to $7,393, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,350 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,737.

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