
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the West Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $850 (52 Rentals)


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Altamira Apartments

Montisi Apartments

The Edge

Junction Central

Coronado Springs
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Overlook at Westridge

999 Hiawatha

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Junction Flats and Landing

Harlow Heights

AJ

900 Rainier

Livingstone

Oregon 42

5024 SW Dawson St, Unit #1, Unit #1
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City Watch Apartments

Marq West Seattle

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Youngstown Flats

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Forge West Seattle

Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient Studio Building in the Heart of West Seattle

Fauntleroy Lofts - West Seattle Micros. 3-12 month leases.

Elegant, Efficient Studios in Beautiful Delridge!

The Roost

Westview Apartments

Bode at Luna Park
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California Avenue Apartments

Fauntleroy Apartments

Beacon Hill Apartments

917 SW Holden St

Holgate 12 Apartments

Flats at Delridge

Bode Westwood

Avala Apartments

Jefferson Station

Delridge Heights
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Sound View

Bauhaus Apartments

The Lofts at the Junction

The Blake Apartments

Spruce

Harbor Square

705 Lofts

Basalt

Upton Flats
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West Seattle, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Seattle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
West Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,688 | $850 | $3,490 |
| West Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,904 | $1,299 | $9,830 |
| West Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,487 | $1,595 | $6,245 |
| West Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,120 | $2,372 | $9,110 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Seattle, Seattle, WA
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Seattle?
The cheapest apartment in West Seattle is Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient Studio Building in the Heart of West Seattle which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in West Seattle costs $7,214.
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 102 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 $535 which is $6,679 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Seattle.
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