Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westlake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (517 Rentals)

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Westlake, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westlake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westlake area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Luna Mia Co-Living Studios priced from $750. Madkin Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luna Mia Co-Living StudiosSROStudio,1BA$750
Madkin ApartmentsSROStudio,1BA$750
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!MFTE- Income Specific UnitsStudio,1BA$795
Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First HillStudioStudio,1BA$799
Oregon ApartmentsStudio A - 30% AMIStudio,1BA$804
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$812
LarnedSStudio,1BA$825
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, WA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2bd401 Model at Admiral in the in the Cascade neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the 2x1 Model at Huang starting at $1,695 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the University District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westlake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Admiral2bd4012BR,1BA$1.64
Huang2x12BR,1BA$2.12
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Miller Park50% Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.24
Fremont Solstice2BS2BR,1BA$1.66
Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
Elizabeth James House1BA1BR,1BA$1.98
BernevaSStudio ,1BA$1.96
Stratford on 4th0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.19
CharlesgateStudioStudio ,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westlake, Seattle, WA

Ranked #1

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 Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Seattle. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Westlake Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westlake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Westlake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Westlake is at Luna Mia Co-Living Studios listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Westlake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westlake Apartment is $883 at Holiday Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Westlake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Westlake is starting from $1,029 at Apex.

What is the most affordable Westlake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Westlake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeview Apartments and starts from $1,169.

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