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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
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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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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 $850. Fauntleroy Lofts - West Seattle Micros has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable West Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$850
Fauntleroy Lofts - West Seattle MicrosMICROStudio,1BA$875
Bode Luna ParkMicroStudio,1BA$995
900 RainierStudio A1 - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,050
Bode WestwoodStudio 289Studio,1BA$1,100
Keystone Apartments0 Bed 1 Bath DStudio,1BA$1,199
Montisi ApartmentsStudio - 296 sqftStudio,1BA$1,238
Latitude 112A21BR,1BA$1,299
Junction CentralStudio 3Studio,1BA$1,325
The Lofts at the JunctionStudio EStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Seattle, WA

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Seattle area is the $1.49 price per square foot House Model at The Edge in the in the Riverview neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value West Seattle apartment is the 7101 Highland Park Way SW Model at 7101 Highland Park Way SW, Unit A starting at $3,300 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Delridge 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.
The EdgeHouse3BR,2BA$1.49
7101 Highland Park Way SW, Unit A7101 Highland Park Way SW3BR,2BA$1.83
The Blake Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath B22BR,2BA$2.09
Latitude 112B12BR,2BA$2.04
Overlook at Westridge2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
7730 18th Ave SW7730 18th Ave SW1BR,1BA$1.79
Avilon1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.02
Willow Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.12
Sou'Wester Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.17
DubSea Apartments | Modern Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.16

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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 $1,325.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Seattle is Latitude 112 which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in West Seattle costs $18,693.

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 55 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 $538 which is $18,155 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Seattle.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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

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

Written by: Trey Huguley

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