Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hill Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (67 Rentals)

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Koi
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$1,575 - $3,531Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Koi

1139 NW Market StSeattle, WA 98107
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Giardino
Studio Apartments

Giardino

1514 NW 52nd StSeattle, WA 98107
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2418 Ballard
Studio Apartments

2418 Ballard

2418 NW 58th StSeattle, WA 98107
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5902 Ballard
Studio Apartments

5902 Ballard

5902 22nd Ave NWSeattle, 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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BalCro Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

BalCro Apartments

8509 14th AveSeattle, WA 98117
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Crown Colony
Studio Apartments

Crown Colony

1401 NW 90th StSeattle, WA 98117
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Preston Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Preston Apartments

6209 15th Ave NWSeattle, 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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1733 NW 61st St
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1733 NW 61st St

1733 NW 61st StSeattle, WA 98107
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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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Pacific
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific

2418 NW 57th StSeattle, WA 98107
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Bal-Crest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bal-Crest Apartments

7515 24th Ave NWSeattle, WA 98117
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Carrick
Studio Apartments

Carrick

1140 NW Market StSeattle, WA 98107
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Wedge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wedge Apartments

1609 NW 85th 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 $850. Nordic Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $924. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alcove Ballard ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Nordic Tower0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$924
5902 BallardMicro 9Studio,1BA$950
Karsti ApartmentsMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$958
Ballard 57Studio B1 - UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$985
Freya Apartments - Private StudiosMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Preston Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,130
The Grove BallardSEDU AStudio,1BA$1,195
Vitality on 17thStudio 1Studio,1BA$1,200
Bespoke Ballard ApartmentsStudio - 225 sqftStudio,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hill, WA

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hill area is the $2.07 price per square foot 2646 NW 64th St Model at 2646 NW 64th St, Unit #A in the in the Adams neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Sunset Hill apartment is the 7737 15th Ave NW Model at 7737 15th Ave NW, Unit 7737 starting at $2,195 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the North Beach 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.
2646 NW 64th St, Unit #A2646 NW 64th St3BR,1BA$2.07
7737 15th Ave NW, Unit 77377737 15th Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.73
Lawton Park Apartments3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$2.10
The Franciscan1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.84
Jakarta2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.08
Gilman Court2B2BR,1BA$1.78
Wharfside Pointe1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.47
Aros1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.27
Commons at BallardOpen 1 BedroomStudio ,1BA$2.51
Preston Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunset Hill, Seattle, WA

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Sunset Hill Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,215.

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 $3,000.

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 62 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 $534 which is $2,466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hill.

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