Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $687 (197 Rentals)

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900 Rainier
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$954 - $3,208

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900 Rainier

900 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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property at 4719 SW Findlay St
$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4719 SW Findlay St

SeattleWA98136

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property at 6523 35th Ave SW
$1,395 - $1,550
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6523 35th Ave SW

SeattleWA98126
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Forge West Seattle
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$1,601 - $2,490

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Forge West Seattle

4435 35th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98126
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Beacon View
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$1,677 - $2,502

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1701 12th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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property at 668 S Lane St
$1,688

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668 S Lane St, Unit Seattle

668 S Lane St
SeattleWA98104
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Muir
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$1,756 - $3,107

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Muir

1601 S Lane StSeattle, WA 98144
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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 Avalon Micro Studios priced from $795. Alcove Delridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $812. Here are the most affordable West Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio, 1BA$795
Alcove DelridgeStudio MFTEStudio, 1BA$812
900 RainierStudio A3 - AffordableStudio, 1BA$954
Fauntleroy LoftsMICRO MFTEStudio, 1BA$975
The Bergen BuildingStudio Hardwood FloorsStudio, 1BA$1,050
HiliteSEDUStudio, 1BA$1,095
Westview Apartment HomesMicro StudioStudio, 1BA$1,100
Montisi ApartmentsStudio - 281 sqftStudio, 1BA$1,164
Davis Place Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$1,195
Studio In Central West Seattle1x1 R1BR, 1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Seattle, WA

As of September 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Seattle area is the $2.03 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Morgan Junction in the Riverview neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value West Seattle apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Jericho Apartments in the West Seattle neighborhood starting at $1,695 with a $1.99 price per square foot. 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.
Morgan Junction2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.03
Jericho Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.99
1484 S Columbian Way2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.14
Willow Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$2.16
Park Terrace1-Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.11
Westwood Park Villa2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR, 1BA$2.20
Sou'Wester Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.25
Prime Property1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.12
2011 13th Ave S1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$2.33
8805 14TH AVE S APT 6, Unit #28805 14TH AVE S APT 61BR, 1BA$2.24

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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 $1,225.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Seattle is Davis Place Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in West Seattle costs $1,750.

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 94 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 $669 which is $1,081 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Seattle.

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