Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (48 Rentals)

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Ballard on the Park
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$1,426 - $2,115
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Ballard on the Park

2233 NW 58th StSeattle, WA 98107
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Koi
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$1,495 - $3,356
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$1,488 - $3,349
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Koi

1139 NW Market StSeattle, WA 98107
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Giardino
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Giardino

1514 NW 52nd StSeattle, WA 98107
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5902 Ballard
Studio Apartments

5902 Ballard

5902 22nd Ave NWSeattle, WA 98107
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Freya
Studio Apartments

Freya

8311 15th Ave NWSeattle, WA 98117
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2418 Ballard
Studio Apartments

2418 Ballard

2418 NW 58th StSeattle, WA 98107

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Ballard 57
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ballard 57

1731 NW 57th StSeattle, WA 98107
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Howard Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Howard Apartments

1521-1531 NW 51st StSeattle, WA 98107
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Gilman Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gilman Court

1116 NW 54th StSeattle, WA 98107
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BalCro Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

BalCro Apartments

8509 14th AveSeattle, WA 98117
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Dorothy Odelle
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dorothy Odelle

1439 NW 60th StSeattle, WA 98107
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Lesley Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lesley Manor

5209 Russell Ave NWSeattle, WA 98107

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Carrick
Studio Apartments

Carrick

1140 NW Market StSeattle, WA 98107
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Preston Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Preston Apartments

6209 15th Ave NWSeattle, WA 98107
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Nordic Heights
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nordic Heights

7515 24th Ave NWSeattle, WA 98117
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Wedge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wedge Apartments

1609 NW 85th StSeattle, WA 98117
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Vive
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Vive

1516 NW 51st StSeattle, WA 98107

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5901 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5901 Apartments

5901 20th Ave NWSeattle, WA 98107
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Ship Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ship Street

1427 NW 65th StSeattle, WA 98117
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Sunset Hill, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Hill area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alcove Ballard Apartments priced from $695. Horizon Greenwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alcove Ballard ApartmentsStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$695
Horizon GreenwoodStudioStudio,1BA$750
Karsti ApartmentsCozy StudioStudio,1BA$845
FreyaMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$930
Vitality on 62nd0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$963
Vitality on 63rd0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$963
Nordic Tower0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$965
mn3618Studio 1 Bath 256 sqftStudio,1BA$970
The Grove BallardSEDU CStudio,1BA$1,020
Anker BallardStandard MicrostudioStudio,1BA$1,039

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hill, WA

As of March 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hill area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2BR Model at 2024 NW 59th St in the in the Queen Anne neighborhood starting from $1,945. The second greatest value Sunset Hill apartment is the 1 BR/ 1 BA Model at The Franciscan starting at $1,650 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Queen Anne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2024 NW 59th St2BR2BR,1BA$1.07
The Franciscan1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.74
Scandia Villa2 Bed/2 Bath E2BR,2BA$2.59
Bon Micheal Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.55
Arrive Magnolia WestWest - A21BR,1BA$2.66
The Duo ApartmentsDuo 102 - Large Live/Work Loft1BR,1BA$2.49
The Cavanaugh Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.57
Blue Ridge Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.20
Magnolia Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.40
Nordic Pointe1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.56

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Sunset Hill, Seattle, and the greater Seattle area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Hill is under $1,039.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hill is Nordic Tower which is listed at $1,386, while the average apartment in Sunset Hill costs $4,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Hill?

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 14 regular apartments in Sunset Hill 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 Sunset Hill?

Cheap apartments in Sunset Hill have an average cost of $810 which is $3,540 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hill.

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