Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (78 Rentals)

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The Roost
Studio Apartments

The Roost

901 Hiawatha Pl SSeattle, WA 98144
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Westview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

4540 45th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Leschi House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Leschi House

1011 S Weller StSeattle, WA 98104
Senior Living
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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917 SW Holden St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

917 SW Holden St

917 SW Holden StSeattle, WA 98106
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Beacon Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon Hill Apartments

1815 13th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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London Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

London Apartments

3921 15th Ave SSeattle, WA 98108
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Westbrook Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westbrook Apartments

8857 Delridge Way SWSeattle, WA 98106
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Pinnacle Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pinnacle Apartments

1516 12th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
Corporate Housing
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Coronado Springs
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Springs

1400 SW 107th StSeattle, WA 98146
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West Seattle, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Seattle area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Elegant, Efficient Studios in Beautiful Delridge! priced from $812. Avalon Micro Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable West Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elegant, Efficient Studios in Beautiful Delridge!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$812
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$850
Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient Studio Building in the Heart of West SeattleStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$895
Fauntleroy Lofts - West Seattle Micros. 3-12 month leases.MICRO MFTEStudio,1BA$900
Bode at Luna ParkMicroStudio,1BA$995
Bode WestwoodStudio 289Studio,1BA$1,100
HiliteSEDUStudio,1BA$1,100
Altamira ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,177
Keystone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,199
Forge West SeattleStudio AStudio,1BA$1,293

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Seattle, WA

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Seattle area is the $2.17 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Overlook at Westridge in the in the Delridge neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value West Seattle apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Park Terrace starting at $1,850 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Shorewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Overlook at Westridge2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
Park Terrace2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.26
Centerwood Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.27
Sou'Wester Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.02
Willow Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
Westwood Park Villa2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$2.20
Altamira ApartmentsMFTE 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Cambridge Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.19
Strata on CaliforniaOne Bedroom Apartments Type A1BR,1BA$2.42
Sunset Park ApartmentsTwilight1BR,1BA$2.35

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

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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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Seattle. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Seattle Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Seattle?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Seattle is under $1,293.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Seattle?

The cheapest apartment in West Seattle is Keystone Apartments which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in West Seattle costs $6,762.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 68 regular apartments in West 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 West Seattle?

Cheap apartments in West Seattle have an average cost of $518 which is $6,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Seattle.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

Written by: Sharon Stallings

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.